Opinions needed. Hatchback vs Estate

[neneromanovagirl]

I currently have a Beetle Cabriolet and need something bigger as there is another sprog on the way. I looked at the focus and heard really good things so I think I'm set on getting one of these. But I don't know whether to get an Estate or Hatchback. This will be a car I keep for many years so I want it to accommodate children, a dog in the future and also the pushchair aswell as shopping. Which counds better for me?

Also how much bigger are the estates compared to the hatchs? I don't like too bigger cars. My dad has a volvo XC70 and this was quite big but only in the sense of parking.

Anyone kind enough to help me please.

[kambites]

I'd get an estate if you can find one. The estate is 13cm longer than the hatch (which really isn't very much) but has a fair bit more load space.

[unpc]

I think the estate is a couple of inches longer than the hatch but easier to manoeuvre due the rear window being at the very rear of the car. Probably a better bet for dogs I would think too. You'll soon get used to the bigger size. Ooh err..

Schpelling

Edited by unpc on Monday 17th May 15:18

[redstu]

Edited by redstu on Monday 17th May 17:49

[redstu]

Get an estate, my wife thought it was a good idea to get one as a family car and she was right, totally practical.
Ours is a passat which we've had for 7 years now with only minor problems.