Large SUVs compared: boot space, price and reliability
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The 8 large SUVs we cover, side by side on price, boot space, safety and how reliable each is in real MOT tests. The Land Rover Discovery has the biggest boot (922 litres), and the Audi Q5 the best MOT record.
| Car | Price new from | Boot (litres) | Euro NCAP | Reliability score | Failed MOT first time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover DiscoveryL462 (2017–) | £69,540 | 922 | 5★ (2017) | 132 | 25.4% |
| Land Rover Range Rover SportL461 (2022–) | £77,620 | 647 | 5★ (2022) | 148 | 20.3% |
| Volvo XC60Mk2 (2017–) | £49,860 | 483 | 5★ (2017) | 130 | 20.0% |
| Audi Q5Mk3 (2024–) | – | 520 | 5★ (2025) | 153 | 16.6% |
| BMW X3G45 (2024–) | £53,620 | 570 | 5★ (2025) | 130 | 20.5% |
| Land Rover Range RoverL460 (2022–) | £107,530 | 818 | 5★ (2022) | 147 | 19.1% |
| BMW X5G05 (2018–) | £77,010 | 650 | 5★ (2018) | 151 | 20.5% |
| Mercedes-Benz GLCX254 (2022–) | £54,970 | 620 | 5★ (2022) | 139 | 13.1% |
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 large SUV ranked for reliability.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Land Rover Discovery vs Volvo XC60
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Volvo XC60
- Land Rover Discovery vs Audi Q5
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Audi Q5
- Volvo XC60 vs Audi Q5
- Land Rover Discovery vs BMW X3
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs BMW X3
- Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3
- Audi Q5 vs BMW X3
- Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Land Rover Range Rover
- Volvo XC60 vs Land Rover Range Rover
- Audi Q5 vs Land Rover Range Rover
- BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover
- Land Rover Discovery vs BMW X5
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs BMW X5
- Volvo XC60 vs BMW X5
- Audi Q5 vs BMW X5
- BMW X3 vs BMW X5
- Land Rover Range Rover vs BMW X5
- Land Rover Discovery vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Volvo XC60 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
- BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Land Rover Range Rover vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
- BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Frequently asked questions
›Which large SUV has the biggest boot?
Of the large SUVs we compare, the Land Rover Discovery (L462 (2017–)) has the biggest boot: 922 litres with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer.
›What is the most reliable large SUV?
Going by MOT tests, the Audi Q5: it scored 153 in our MOT Reliability League (100 is average for its age and mileage), and 16.6% failed their MOT first time.
›What is the cheapest large SUV to buy new?
Of those we compare, the Volvo XC60, from £49,860 (UK list price). Dealers and brokers often sell for less.