Family SUVs compared: boot space, price and reliability
Figures updated
The 14 family SUVs we cover, side by side on price, boot space, safety and how reliable each is in real MOT tests. The Tesla Model Y has the biggest boot (822 litres), and the Volkswagen T-Roc the best MOT record.
| Car | Price new from | Boot (litres) | Euro NCAP | Reliability score | Failed MOT first time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan QashqaiQashqai J12 (2021–) | £30,635 | 504 | 5★ (2021) | 88 | 31.4% |
| Ford KugaMk3 (2019–) | £33,335 | 412 | 5★ (2019) | 116 | 20.8% |
| Kia SportageMk5 NQ5 (2021–) | £31,395 | 591 | 5★ (2022) | 99 | 24.3% |
| Volkswagen TiguanMk3 (2024–) | £39,380 | 652 | 5★ (2024) | 131 | 18.2% |
| Honda CR-VMk6 (2023–) | £47,795 | 617 | 5★ (2024) | 134 | 25.1% |
| Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueL551 (2019–) | £44,855 | 472 | 5★ (2019) | 137 | 17.7% |
| Peugeot 3008Mk3 (2024–) | £35,015 | 588 | 4★ (2025) | 84 | 29.3% |
| Hyundai TucsonMk4 (2020–) | £30,985 | 620 | 5★ (2021) | 104 | 18.2% |
| Audi Q3FJ (2025–) | – | 488 | 5★ (2025) | 137 | 16.9% |
| Toyota RAV4Mk6 (2026–) | £43,845 | 446 | – | 131 | 22.6% |
| Volkswagen T-RocMk2 (2025–) | £31,635 | 475 | 5★ (2025) | 157 | 9.1% |
| Tesla Model YJuniper (2025–) | – | 822 | 5★ (2025) | New | – |
| Skoda ElroqMk1 (2024–) | £33,970 | 470 | 5★ (2025) | New | – |
| Dacia BigsterMk1 (2025–) | £25,215 | 677 | 3★ (2024) | New | – |
Latest generation of each model. Reliability covers every version tested in the league year; 100 is average for age and mileage. How the score works or see every family SUV ranked for reliability.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Nissan Qashqai vs Ford Kuga
- Nissan Qashqai vs Kia Sportage
- Ford Kuga vs Kia Sportage
- Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan
- Ford Kuga vs Volkswagen Tiguan
- Kia Sportage vs Volkswagen Tiguan
- Nissan Qashqai vs Honda CR-V
- Ford Kuga vs Honda CR-V
- Kia Sportage vs Honda CR-V
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Honda CR-V
- Nissan Qashqai vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Ford Kuga vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Kia Sportage vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Honda CR-V vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008
- Ford Kuga vs Peugeot 3008
- Kia Sportage vs Peugeot 3008
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Peugeot 3008
- Honda CR-V vs Peugeot 3008
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Peugeot 3008
- Nissan Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson
- Ford Kuga vs Hyundai Tucson
- Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Tucson
- Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Hyundai Tucson
- Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson
- Nissan Qashqai vs Audi Q3
- Ford Kuga vs Audi Q3
- Kia Sportage vs Audi Q3
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Audi Q3
- Honda CR-V vs Audi Q3
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Audi Q3
- Peugeot 3008 vs Audi Q3
- Hyundai Tucson vs Audi Q3
- Nissan Qashqai vs Toyota RAV4
- Ford Kuga vs Toyota RAV4
- Kia Sportage vs Toyota RAV4
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota RAV4
- Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Toyota RAV4
- Peugeot 3008 vs Toyota RAV4
- Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4
- Audi Q3 vs Toyota RAV4
- Nissan Qashqai vs Dacia Bigster
- Ford Kuga vs Dacia Bigster
- Kia Sportage vs Dacia Bigster
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Dacia Bigster
- Honda CR-V vs Dacia Bigster
- Nissan Qashqai vs Skoda Elroq
- Ford Kuga vs Skoda Elroq
- Kia Sportage vs Skoda Elroq
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Skoda Elroq
- Honda CR-V vs Skoda Elroq
- Nissan Qashqai vs Tesla Model Y
- Ford Kuga vs Tesla Model Y
- Kia Sportage vs Tesla Model Y
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Tesla Model Y
- Honda CR-V vs Tesla Model Y
- Dacia Bigster vs Skoda Elroq
- Dacia Bigster vs Tesla Model Y
- Skoda Elroq vs Tesla Model Y
Used comparisons (older generations)
- Used Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Ford Kuga Mk2
- Used Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Kia Sportage Mk4 QL
- Used Ford Kuga Mk2 vs Kia Sportage Mk4 QL
- Used Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2
- Used Ford Kuga Mk2 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2
- Used Kia Sportage Mk4 QL vs Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2
- Used Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Honda CR-V Mk5
- Used Kia Sportage Mk4 QL vs Honda CR-V Mk5
- Used Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 vs Honda CR-V Mk5
- Used Nissan Qashqai J11 vs Hyundai Tucson Mk3 TL
- Used Ford Kuga Mk2 vs Hyundai Tucson Mk3 TL
- Used Kia Sportage Mk4 QL vs Hyundai Tucson Mk3 TL
- Used Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 vs Hyundai Tucson Mk3 TL
- Used Honda CR-V Mk5 vs Hyundai Tucson Mk3 TL
Frequently asked questions
›Which family SUV has the biggest boot?
Of the family SUVs we compare, the Tesla Model Y (Juniper (2025–)) has the biggest boot: 822 litres with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer.
›What is the most reliable family SUV?
Going by MOT tests, the Volkswagen T-Roc: it scored 157 in our MOT Reliability League (100 is average for its age and mileage), and 9.1% failed their MOT first time.
›What is the cheapest family SUV to buy new?
Of those we compare, the Dacia Bigster, from £25,215 (UK list price). Dealers and brokers often sell for less.