Station wagons and SUVs are in the lead: the best cars for dog owners

When choosing a car, there are many nuances to consider. Dogs are the most popular pets, so it's only natural that your best friend deserves to travel in comfort.

Experts have released a rather interesting rating that will definitely be useful for dog owners. In this list, experts have ensured an even distribution between station wagons and SUVs, because both options have their advantages. For example, station wagons tend to be closer to the ground, so it will be easier for four-legged friends to climb into the cabin, but SUVs offer more space.

Volkswagen Passat

• 690 liters of trunk space with the seats up
• 1920 liters of space with the seats folded down
• Good value for money
• Efficient plug-in hybrid model

The Volkswagen Passat is a mega-spacious station wagon and a dream come true for many dog owners. The Passat offers plenty of interior space. Thanks to the wide rear doors and easy-to-access ISOFIX mounts, installing a child seat is also a breeze.

Kia EV9

• 333 liters of luggage compartment
• 828 liters with the third row folded down
• Large electric range
• A good looking electric SUV

Few electric SUVs can look as impressive as the Kia EV9. The seven-seater is ideal for transporting your four-legged friend. Your dog will have more than enough space to sit comfortably. In addition to excellent practicality, the EV9 has all the necessary equipment and a high-quality engine.

Mercedes E-Class Estate

• 615 liters of luggage compartment with the seats up
• 1830 liters with the seats folded down
• Advanced interior technology

The new Mercedes E-Class is a truly luxurious executive car, and now it's available as a practical wagon, so your dog will also appreciate the benefits of the new model.

Dacia Jogger

• 160 liters of luggage compartment with seven folding seats
• 700 liters with the third row folded down
• Huge volume of 2085 liters with all seats folded down
• Optimal value for money

The Dacia Jogger is a budget seven-seater that offers many advantages. If you remove the third row of seats, you'll have room for even the largest dogs. Very few cars offer this much space for relatively little money.

Skoda Enyaq

• 585 liters of boot space with the seats up
• 1710 liters with the seats folded down
• An affordable, practical electric SUV
• Excellent driving range

Skoda has a long-standing reputation for incredible practicality, and the Enyaq is proof of that.

Land Rover Defender

• 786-liter luggage compartment in the 110 model
• 1094-liter luggage compartment in the 130 model
• More than 2000 liters of seating space in the 130
• Great off-road capability

Want to take your favorite dog for a walk in the countryside? Well, the Land Rover Defender is a great option. It has a massive trunk - if you avoid the three-door 90 model. Choose the 110 and you'll get a reliable, high-quality and spacious vehicle.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

• 608 liters with raised seats
• 1634 liters of space
• The plug-in hybrid is slightly less spacious

The latest Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers style and quality. Useful boot space is 608 liters with the rear seats in place, and with them down, it rises to an impressive 1635 liters. There are also many power options. The Astra is available with gasoline engines, as a plug-in hybrid, and even as a pure electric vehicle.

Volkswagen ID Buzz

• Huge trunk volume of 1121 liters
• Spacious interior
• Stylish appearance

The Volkswagen ID Buzz is a real eye-catcher thanks to its quirky styling, but more importantly, it's also insanely spacious inside. The car has a huge trunk with a volume of 1121 liters.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

• 527 liters in the trunk
• 1587 liters with the rear seats down
• Almost 500 km on a single charge

If you need an attractive electric car but are willing to sacrifice space in exchange for a longer range, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a good option. The model travels almost 500 km on a single charge, and although its trunk is about half the size of the ID Buzz, it should still be big enough for all but the largest dog breeds.

BMW M3 Touring

• 500 liters of seat space
• 1510 liters with the seats down

Buying a 510 hp "dog" station wagon may seem like a ridiculous idea, but the BMW M3 Touring actually has all the makings of an ideal vehicle. Of course, the 500-liter trunk is not the largest among those that exist, but there is no side for loading, and it is still large enough for most breeds.

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