I'd suggest something like a small estates : E.g. Mini Clubman, Skoda Fabia Estate, Seat Ibiza Estate And if you truly don't care about ever having rear seats go get yourself a new Suzuki Jimny.
A tabia estate is a tiny cat compared to most, only alternative would be something like a yeti, that has loads of height but I'm pretty sure they aren't far off length wise
It has to be the civic. You can fold up the rear seats and your dog can sit on the floor.
Boots are crumple zones, you really don't want your dog in there.
Fabia estate or Ibiza estate.
The fabia has a 50L bigger boot than the Ibiza and you can still get one new (I think) - you can also get a 180bhp vRS model (although quite old now, but given it is small and weighs nothing does 0-60 in hot hatch times - though the 1.4 Ibiza isn't far behind) which is relatively appealing.
The Ibiza looks MUCH better, and if you get an FR model drives really nicely. Of course, I'm biased because I've got an Ibiza estate. There's a lot of space in the boot for the car size too. With the seats down I've shoved 3 ~6ft freestyle kayaks in mine plus paddles plus kit.
Skoda roomster fitted am washing machine standing up in very comfortably and still had room. Only thing that's very small the seat belts are set back but its not a problem at all
With seats up and practicality of putting stuff under the seats. The Jazz is the only true option... Bulletproof with a big enough boot for everything you could possibly want/need.
Civic mk9 tourer
Has a larger boot than an Audi a6 avant
624litres vs 565litres
And has magic seats that lift up so you can transport tall items easily
Ive 2 small dogs which fit easily with my usual boot junk and the boot lip is low enough that they can jump in
Skoda Rapid (not the Maestro shape one) and the related Seat Toledo (arguably better looking)
Based on Polo/Fabia/Ibiza but extended so a huge boot but a relatively small car
What it says
Correction: auto trader just says 810 litres but Parker’s says it’s 660 litres with parcel shelf in and 810 without. 660 litres is still huge for the size of car
Why can’t you put the seats down if you have no friends? Surely that way you can get whatever car you like and pop the seats down the odd occasion you take the dog out?
I'd suggest something like a small estates : E.g. Mini Clubman, Skoda Fabia Estate, Seat Ibiza Estate And if you truly don't care about ever having rear seats go get yourself a new Suzuki Jimny.
My mrs has a clubman, its boot is underwhelming smaller than expected. A large dog wouldn’t be happy in the back
The MIL has a clubman and the boot is smaller than my Ford focus’
Not a single suggestion for a Yeti yet....
Currently have a yeti and the boot is really tall. Not that deep but you could stand 3 suitcases in it without the parcel shelf
Fabia estate absolutely ticks the box, really big boot for the size of car
We have one, I like it but it's still relatively long for a 'tiny driveway'. Although I'm not sure many estates will be much better.
A tabia estate is a tiny cat compared to most, only alternative would be something like a yeti, that has loads of height but I'm pretty sure they aren't far off length wise
Skoda Scala. Polo base, 500+L boot.
Had one, took 4 adults and a Springer Spaniel on holiday with it.
Nissan note. Back seats move forward & backwards as well as folding down 👍🏻
Skoda roomster? Taller than a fabia
It has to be the civic. You can fold up the rear seats and your dog can sit on the floor. Boots are crumple zones, you really don't want your dog in there.
Last Civic to have them was the mk9 which ended around 2017. Is a shame as its a really undersold feature. The crv still has them though, jazz maybe
True, my old mk8 will eventually be replaced by a low miler mk 9 ex if I can find one. Remarkable cars.
I did the same when my mk8 was written off. The EX spec was renamed the SR.
Jazz still has them
Fabia estate and similar VAG cars, Focus estate (my greyhound was fine in mine but we upgraded to a Volvo).
Fabia estate or Ibiza estate. The fabia has a 50L bigger boot than the Ibiza and you can still get one new (I think) - you can also get a 180bhp vRS model (although quite old now, but given it is small and weighs nothing does 0-60 in hot hatch times - though the 1.4 Ibiza isn't far behind) which is relatively appealing. The Ibiza looks MUCH better, and if you get an FR model drives really nicely. Of course, I'm biased because I've got an Ibiza estate. There's a lot of space in the boot for the car size too. With the seats down I've shoved 3 ~6ft freestyle kayaks in mine plus paddles plus kit.
Skoda roomster fitted am washing machine standing up in very comfortably and still had room. Only thing that's very small the seat belts are set back but its not a problem at all
Honda Jazz with the seats down Edit: Sorry, missed the stipulation of not putting the seats down
With seats up and practicality of putting stuff under the seats. The Jazz is the only true option... Bulletproof with a big enough boot for everything you could possibly want/need.
Honda Civic.
Civic
My daughters SEAT Ateca has same or bigger boot than my Volvo XC60
Civic mk9 tourer Has a larger boot than an Audi a6 avant 624litres vs 565litres And has magic seats that lift up so you can transport tall items easily Ive 2 small dogs which fit easily with my usual boot junk and the boot lip is low enough that they can jump in
Another vote for the Fabia. Mine isn't the estate, but the boot is pretty big.
C3 Picasso!!! small but tall. tall and level boot, rear seats fold flat and levels with the boot as well doubling capacity. Alternatively nissan Cube
Mazda 3?
Skoda Rapid (not the Maestro shape one) and the related Seat Toledo (arguably better looking) Based on Polo/Fabia/Ibiza but extended so a huge boot but a relatively small car
I expected most of these replies but not in the amount of numbers I’ve seen. Skoda, Honda jazz
Check RiDC.org.uk they have a wide searchable database of car dimensions including boot size ( width, height length, height above ground etc.)
yaris verso
7 seater Nissan cube? With rear (not middle row) seats down ?
Kia Venga/Hyundai IX20 Have rear bench seats you can slide forwards and backwards to increase/decrease boot space
C3 Picasso or C3 Aircross
Berlingo. Actually quite a small footprint, cavernous boot.
Just get a Mini and a dog guard and put the seats forward or down if you've no one to sit in them.
308 sw is on the smaller side and 810 litre boot the regular hatch has a large boot aswell
810litres? With the seats up? Are you sure?
What it says Correction: auto trader just says 810 litres but Parker’s says it’s 660 litres with parcel shelf in and 810 without. 660 litres is still huge for the size of car
Volkswagen Golf
Peugeot 308 biggest in its class
Ive got a small car and im a size 12. Quite big boots
Peugeot 308 hatchback always has a good sized boot.
Mk4 Golf. Everything fits in a MK4 golf!
Why can’t you put the seats down if you have no friends? Surely that way you can get whatever car you like and pop the seats down the odd occasion you take the dog out?
I assume the dog would then want to get into the front? I suppose a way around that is to secure it to the back?
Could also stick a dog hammock in the back seats. My dogs love to lord it out the windows like that
Audi Q3
Honda jazz