What is the best used estate car?
Estate vehicles are popular choices for practical family cars, with large boot space and roomy interior cabins. But which is best, if you don't care about badges you can get some amazing deals read more...
If you are looking for a used car with loads of space, particularly in the boot then this list might help. People who need a car with big boots could have various needs. These could range from a large family, going on holiday or being a dog owner.
Here are some of the best used cars with big boots:
This is a very practical estate car with split-folding rear seats. The boot capacity ranges from 525 litres to 1,630 litres with folded seats. This is a bargain priced used car, especially with the recent release of the 2017 model. You should be able to buy a used Ford Mondeo Estate 2014 at around £10,000.
The Mercedes E-Class is a massive estate car with the classy brand appeal you would expect from this German car. The boot capacity is 695 litres up to 1,950 litres with seats folded. As you would expect, a used E-Class estate is a bit on the expensive side. However, you can get great value for money by opting for an AMG Sport 2014 edition at below £20,000.
This is one of the biggest estate cars you could buy. This is why the Skoda Superb Estate makes the list. It has a boot capacity of 660 litres up to 1,950 litres when seats are folded. The Skoda is a cheap and reliable option as a used car. With a spacious cabin and a powerful engine at 148bhp for the 2.0 litre diesel, it has exceptionally low running costs. You can buy this used at around £10,000.
The Seat Leon ST is another large estate car with a boot capacity of 587 to 1,620 litres. What sets this one apart is its style and wonderful modern looks. Being better priced than a Golf estate, it ticks all the boxes in terms of performance. Used Seat Leon ST 2014 versions are affordable at around £10,000.
The boot capacity of the Honda CR-V ranges from 589 litres up to 1,669 litres. It is very spacious with three individual seats at the back for added comfort. 2012 used versions are priced at around £10,000.
The Volvo XC90 introduced the world to the SUV 7 seat range in 2003. It has a large boot capacity starting from an impressive 775 litres upto 1,951 litres with seats down. A great buy as a used car as it is a safe and comfortable option. New versions of the XC90 were launched recently in 2015 so any version prior to this should be a bargain. Volvo XC90 2014 versions are priced at around £20,000 which is less than half price at new.
The Audi Q7 has a rather big boot at 770 litres rising up to 1,955 litres with folded seats. This Audi is a massive car, as you would expect from this brand. It also comes with the usual excellent build quality that will hold value well if needing to resell in a few years. The Q7 is a popular car with a wide range available in Europe. You can buy a used version from 2009 on-wards to ensure you receive the cleaner diesel engine. The prices as a used car range from £15,000 to £50,000.
The Vauxhall Zafira is considered one of the best multipurpose vehicles (MPV) around. It had a revolutionary, third row of fold-able seats at time of launch in 2005. In terms of boot space, it can hold 645 litres up to 1,820 litres when seats are folded. It is a decent drive and fuel efficient. Prices for the Vauxhall Zafira could start from under £10,000 used.
The Ford S-MAX is another popular MPV with a slightly more premium feel compared to the Zafira. It also has three full-sized seats in the middle. It boasts easy-to-pull fold-able seats, lots of compartments and can hold over 2,000 litres in the boot. The later used Ford S-MAX 2014 models have a much improved engine performance. You would expect to pay just over £10,000 for a used 2014 version.
If you are looking for a super-mini with a large boot the Honda Jazz is one of the best you could buy. It has a much bigger boot than a Ford Focus with 354 litres up to 1,314 litres when rear seats are folded. The Jazz also has a great reliability and safety record with a very roomy interior for its class. A used Honda Jazz from the 2015 range has latest features and is priced under £10,000. This makes it one of the best used cars available with a massive boot to boot!
There are a wide range of used cars with big boots available from various dealerships. You can search for the car of your choice now with Carsnip.