I need a big boot!
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s2ooz

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3,005 posts

313 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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I can't seem to find a site that compares boot sizes, but I need an all rounder that has a large boot. Any suggestions?

I have an A6 avant, but dont want audi again.
I have looked at VW tiguan, VW touran (sad but fits the job), volvo d70 and a passat. Any suggestions?

Would like : memory seats, 4wd (for skiiing trips) and a boot that cn fit a pram, luggage and skis(on a roof rack if need be)


kambites

71,474 posts

250 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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I think Parkers will give you the boot sizes for all the cars they have reviews on. You still need to know what you're looking for, though.

maccas99

1,847 posts

217 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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XC90 or XC70 should fit the bill...

wrighty78

6,313 posts

243 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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How much do you want to spend?

Scooby Legacy?

mercGLowner

1,668 posts

213 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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E class Merc W211

edit....oops sorry not a 4wd

Edited by mercGLowner on Monday 16th August 14:02

agxster

396 posts

210 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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If you looking for something fairly cheap (£10k or below), the VW Jetta has 527 litres of boot space. This is more then the current shape Passat which has 485 litres.

omgus

7,305 posts

204 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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wrighty78 said:
How much do you want to spend?

Scooby Legacy?
This, or an older Range Rover.

rob.e

2,863 posts

307 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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Octavia estate 4x4?

Unfortunately they don't do the vrs (2.0t) engine in that car..

Five series bmw touring with some winter tyres and snow socks?

tongue out

s2ooz

Original Poster:

3,005 posts

313 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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agxster said:
If you looking for something fairly cheap (£10k or below), the VW Jetta has 527 litres of boot space. This is more then the current shape Passat which has 485 litres.
I really dont like MPV's but if needs must.. which is why I said Touran, and loose out on 4wd. Tigaun is a bit sexier at least! Jetta - is that an estate then, thought it was saloon? Didnt have any at the garage at the weekend, so I need to pop off to vw.com...

I will look at the subaru too, interesting idea. NB Tourans come it at £14500 new, so seems like a sensible price point to start with

(thanks everyone so far)

TubbyRutter

2,086 posts

235 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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Skoda Superb estates come in 4x4.

rob.e

2,863 posts

307 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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Just checked the numbers..

according to autotrader info, A6 avant has 565 litres. Octavia estate 580 litres.

thumbup

agxster

396 posts

210 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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s2ooz said:
agxster said:
If you looking for something fairly cheap (£10k or below), the VW Jetta has 527 litres of boot space. This is more then the current shape Passat which has 485 litres.
I really dont like MPV's but if needs must.. which is why I said Touran, and loose out on 4wd. Tigaun is a bit sexier at least! Jetta - is that an estate then, thought it was saloon? Didnt have any at the garage at the weekend, so I need to pop off to vw.com...

I will look at the subaru too, interesting idea. NB Tourans come it at £14500 new, so seems like a sensible price point to start with

(thanks everyone so far)
Jetta is a saloon although you can get an estate version which is badged as a Golf here in the UK. In the US I believe it's called a Jetta Sportwagen.

patmahe

5,919 posts

233 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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TubbyRutter said:
Skoda Superb estates come in 4x4.
yes and the boots are supposedly mahoosive

ETA: Pic
1485 litres with the seats down apparently. But start at £22600 for the 4x4 (sorry just saw your budget)


Edited by patmahe on Monday 16th August 16:40


Edited by patmahe on Monday 16th August 16:44

snotrag

15,634 posts

240 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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What about the Skoda Yeti?

ISTR that its available with 4WD and the 2.0 TFSI Turbo engine.


Foxtrot Oscar

285 posts

231 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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patmahe said:
TubbyRutter said:
Skoda Superb estates come in 4x4.
yes and the boots are supposedly mahoosive

ETA: Pic
1485 litres with the seats down apparently.


Edited by patmahe on Monday 16th August 16:40
Crumbs op, are you a funeral director?

richyb

4,615 posts

239 months

Monday 16th August 2010
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My daily drive is a hilux. 4WD and massive 'boot'.

s2ooz

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3,005 posts

313 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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Some great options, thanks. Just had a look in my local volvo dealer at the XC70, not seen one of those before! No idea what service costs/mpg/road tax is like on those sort of things, but it ticks all my requirements at least. fingers crossed it is cheap to run/maintain but I doubt it.

I think the skoda is a good option, but the wife hears "skoda.." and switches off..