The mid-sized SUVs with the most boot space in Australia

Mid-sized SUVs are purpose-built family vehicles designed to swallow up all the stuff you can throw in them. But which does it best?

These are the cars within the medium SUV category in the VFACTS sales charts published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

We’ve crunched the numbers, using boot capacity figures calculated to the VDA standard where possible for the sake of consistency.

We’ve also measured based on the variant with the most boot space in the range, as some trim or powertrain options may see the figures quoted here cut slightly.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has you covered when it comes to loading up the boot, boasting 626L of cargo room with the seats up – 26L more than the next best car on this list.

Coming in at under $40,000 drive-away for the base model, the Tiggo 7 Pro comes standard with a sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats.

Every Tiggo 7 Pro is sold with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Haval H6

A Chinese manufactured vehicle also takes second spot, in the form of the Haval H6.

Boot space is claimed at 600L, expanding to 1485L with the back seats folded down.

Pricing ranges from $33,990 drive-away to $45,990 drive-away for the top grade Hybrid Ultra, which has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging and heating for both the steering wheel and front seats.

Like the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, the Haval H6 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Peugeot 3008

Peugeot sells two of the most expensive cars in this segment, and a fully loaded 3008 plug-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) tops them all at $82,915 before on-road costs.

The payoff comes at the petrol pump – a 3008 PHEV uses an average of 1.6L/100km, provided you’re able to charge the lithium-ion battery and use predominately electric power – while cheaper petrol models consume 5.6-7.3L/100km.

All versions come with a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, and Nappa leather upholstery.

The top spec PHEV gains a 12.3-inch digital instrument binnacle and 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

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Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is offered in a variety of seat and boot configurations, but the five-seater is the most roomy with 589L of boot space.

Five-seat petrol variants also come equipped with a full-size spare wheel, which is relatively uncommon.

Pricing starts at $44,500 drive-away and reaches $59,900 drive-away for the only hybrid option in the range.

All variants are powered by a four-cylinder engine, mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Standard features include wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, and a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

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Nissan X-Trail

The X-Trail nameplate has been around since the turn of the millennium, and the current generation car is among the top five for boot space in this segment.

Rear cargo room has been measured at 585L and Nissan doesn’t quote a seats folded boot space for the X-Trail, but the seats split 40/20/40 allowing for more flexibility.

A base model can be had for $37,250 before on-road costs, while electrified e-Power variants sit towards the top of the range.

Even the most bare bones example have an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster and 17-inch alloy wheels.

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Toyota RAV4

Toyota sold 29,627 examples of the RAV4 in 2023, making it the most popular choice in the segment.

Several powertrains and model grades are available, priced between $39,760 before on-road costs and $58,360 before on-roads.

Petrol two-wheel drive versions of the RAV4 are powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 127kW of power and 203Nm of torque, while hybrid models pair a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with at least one electric motor and a battery pack.

Petrol all-wheel drive cars feature a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine.

Wireless Apple CarPlay comes standard, as does a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster.

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Citroen C5 AirCross

The French manufacturers are known for producing some quirky cars, so it’s no surprise that the Citroen C5 AirCross is one of just two cars in this segment with a 35/30/35 seat split.

It’s a rare layout, almost as rare as the car itself considering only 41 were sold last year.

There’s only one variant available – the AirCross Sport – which sells for $54,990 before on-road costs.

Power is derived from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which drives the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, the AirCross is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless phone charger, and heated front seats.

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage has a competitive 543L of boot space with the seats up, but with them folded down it makes the podium.

The boot space figure expands to 1829L with the back seats down, less than only the Peugeot 5008 and Hyundai Tucson.

The Sportage is also the third cheapest the car in the segment, with a starting price of $32,995 before on-road costs.

Standard equipment includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 18-inch alloy wheels, a digital instrument cluster and rain-sensing wipers.

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is one of four medium SUVs to top 20,000 sales last year, and it’s the cheapest of that bunch starting at $35,150 before on-road costs. An update is due, but pricing hasn’t been revealed.

Three engine options are currently available: a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol, a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. A hybrid is due with the updated range this year.

A full size spare wheel is part of the package, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in base models.

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Skoda Karoq

Skoda quotes middle-of-the-segment numbers for the Karoq when it comes to boot space, although a full size spare wheel takes up some of the room.

Four-cylinder turbocharged engines power the Karoq, which return fuel consumption figures between 6.5L/100km and 6.9L/100km.

A base Karoq can be had for $39,990 before on-road costs, while prices reach north of $50,000 for top of the range examples.

Interior tech includes a 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

All cars are backed by Skoda’s seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan has just 1L less boot space than the Skoda Karoq, but has more room than the Czech machine with the seats down.

A full 1655L of cargo room is accessible via seats that fold 40/20/40, which is a more configurable arrangement than the common 60/40 split.

The rear seats also slide forward, unlocking 95L of space without folding the seats down.

Tiguan prices range between $43,990 before on-road costs and $73,990 plus on-roads for the performance oriented Tiguan R.

Entry level examples are specified with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

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Subaru Forester

Boot space in the Forester ranges between 489L and 509L depending on the variant, with hybrid versions having the most room.

Subaru prices the Forester from $38,690 before on-road costs in 2024, while the Hybrid S just tips over $50,000 before on-roads.

Standard kit includes a 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and rain-sensing wipers.

All models are backed by Subaru’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander was popular among buyers in 2023, accounting for 24,263 sales in Australia.

Owners have access to 494L boot space with the rear seats up, and the rear seats split 40/20/40 for extra configurability.

Plug-in hybrid variants command a price premium, but also cut down fuel use from 7.5L/100km to 1.5L/100km – provided you’re able to keep the lithium-ion battery pack charged.

The cheapest Outlander is $37,740 before on-road costs, while hybrids max out at $71,790 before on-roads.

Mitsubishi’s standard warranty spans five years and 100,000 kilometres, but that can be extended up to 10 years and 200,000 kilometres if the car is serviced at a dealer.

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Renault Koleos

The third French entry on this list is the Renault Koleos, which starts at $37,500 before on-road costs.

While the Koleos ranks highly for boot space with the seats down, room is limited to 493L with all five seats in place.

A full-sized spare wheel takes up some potential storage space, and the Renault has a 60L fuel tank, the second largest of any car in this segment.

Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster.

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MG HS

The MG HS might not leave showrooms in the same quantities as the ZS, but there were still 8126 sold in 2023.

Priced between $32,990 before on-road costs and $49,990 before on-roads, the HS is available with three choices of powertrain – a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, and a plug-in hybrid featuring the 1.5-litre engine.

The 2.0-litre variant is the least efficient car in this segment, with a claimed consumption of 9.5L/100km, while the PHEV sips 1.7L/100km on the combined cycle – although that’s contingent on having charge in the lithium-ion battery.

All variants come a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 is the cheapest electric-only medium SUV on the market, with a starting price of $48,011 before on-road costs.

There are two variants available; the Standard Range and Extended Range.

Both are powered by a single electric motor producing 150kW of power and 310Nm, with drive sent through the front wheels.

The Standard Range offers 345km of range according to WLTP testing, while the Atto 3 Extended Range has a range of 420km.

Features such as a panoramic sunroof, 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system and wireless charger are included as standard.

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Mazda CX-5

One of just four medium SUVs to crack the 20,000 sales barrier in 2023 was the Mazda CX-5, which has a boot space of 438L.

Pricing ranges from $36,560 before on-road costs to $54,970 plus on-roads for the flagship G35 Akera AWD.

Top of the range examples are powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol with 170kW and 420Nm.

The Akera also gains adaptive LED headlights, a surround-view camera, ventilated front seats, and heated outboard rear seats.

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Cupra Formentor

The Cupra Formentor is a relatively recent addition to the medium SUV market, having hit Australia the second half of 2022.

Cupra sold 2108 in its first full calendar year on sale, across four different variants.

All versions feature four-cylinder power and outputs range from 140kW and 320Nm, to 228kW and 400Nm in the top spec Formentor VZx.

A plug-in hybrid is available in the form of the VZe.

Even the most basic Formentor is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone mirroring, and a heated steering wheel.

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SsangYong Korando

The cheapest car in the medium SUV segment is the SsangYong Korando, which can be had from $28,990 before on-road costs.

A mainstay in this market for a few years now, the Korando is sold with just one engine option; a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit with 120kW of power and 280Nm of torque, sent through the front wheels.

Fuel economy is claimed at 7.7L/100km, and boot space measures 407L.

A full size alloy spare wheel is equipped as standard.

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Haval H6 GT

The Haval H6 GT is a coupe SUV take on the regular H6, and boot space suffers as a result of that sloping rear end.

Cargo room is quoted at 392L, more than 200L less than the H6, but with the seats down it’s a closer comparison.

The GT is a step up in price over the H6, starting at $40,990 drive-away, and all variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150kW of power and 320Nm of torque.

Every GT is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

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Honda ZR-V

The ZR-V slots in between the smaller four-seat HR-V and larger CR-V in Honda’s SUV range, seating five with a 380L boot.

As such the ZR-V is a slightly cheaper proposition than the CR-V, starting at $40,200 drive-away.

Hybrid power is available in addition to petrol-only variants, with fuel consumption ranging from 5.0L/100km to 7.2L/100km.

Standard features include a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay.

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Peugeot 5008

When it comes to Peugeot models in the mid-size SUV segment, the 3008 wins on boot space but the 5008 boasts a different kind of practicality.

With seven individually adjustable seats, the 5008 has characteristics of a people mover, which rear cargo room to 237L with all seats in place.

However, dropping both rear rows expands the available space to 2042L, the most of any car here.

The Peugeot 5008 is priced at $65,657 before on-road costs, and 184 were sold in 2023.

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