Used Cars for Families With Dogs - Victor the Dog's Picks

Your four-legged friends are obviously of equal importance to the rest of the family when deciding on a new car, so it’s important to ask their opinion too…

Luckily, we’ve done the translating for you and asked Victor the dog to sniff out his picks of the best used dog-friendly family cars from our list! Here are some of the best cars with big, dog-friendly boots, space for all the family and even one or two so calm and quiet your dog will be snuggled up and snoozing in the back before you know it.

Skoda Enyaq – 585 Litres of Boot Space

Voted best car for dogs at Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards, the Enyaq’s quieter, calmer electric drive offers a relaxed journey for your four-legged friends. This was proven by Skoda’s research with Dr Scott Miller, who measured dogs' heart rates against different powertrains. Naturally, the large, flat-floored boot also provides a comfortable space for your dog to move around and lie down.

The Enyaq is of course good for humans too, with plenty of head and legroom for five passengers as well as ISOFIX points on the front passenger and outer rear seats. Skoda’s simply clever touches such as the built-in rear window blinds and storage pockets make the car super handy for busy families.

Hyundai Tucson – 620 Litres of Boot Space

Wide boot floor, opening and a low loading height make the Hyundai Tucson an easy entry point for doggies jumping straight in – equally, a good climate control system ensures passengers of all kinds can remain cool and calm during their journeys, which Victor knows is very important.

On the human end, wide opening rear doors make loading children and wrestling with car seats a lot easier, and the car’s comfortable ride shines on motorways, school runs, weaving around car parks as well as the country roads that lead to your favourite dog walking spots.

Volkswagen Tiguan – 652 Litres of Boot Space

The Volkswagen Tiguan is another favourite of Victor’s, with a hugely generous boot and a wide opening that makes it extra easy for bigger breeds and older dogs to step in and out without awkward angles. Models with all-wheel drive also help provide extra grip and stability on muddy trails, country lanes and wet weather.

Although there is huge boot space for your furry friend’s comfort, you can balance this with your human passengers by sliding the rear seats backwards and forwards to balance legroom and cargo space. Additionally, many Tiguan trims come with roof rails, meaning the family adventures that require a roof box, bike rack or crossbars are not a problem at all.

MG HS – 630 Litres of Boot Space

For a mid-sized SUV, the MG HS offers up a roomy boot, flat loading areas and handy compartments for storing water, toys and anything else you might need to take on your adventures. Available as a petrol, plug-in hybrid or self-charging hybrid, this one is a good choice for drivers not yet ready for the step up to electric.

The MG HS already undercuts its close rivals brand new, so used models offer an even more cost-effective option. With multiple generations, a selection of powertrains and a range of generous trims to choose from, there will be a used HS to suit any driver and their family.

Nissan Qashqai – 504 Litres of Boot Space

The Nissan Qashqai offers another generous amount of boot space, but as a bonus, many models have a dual surface boot floor, a wipe-clean surface suited to wet paws, and a carpeted one for dry paws – meaning you can easily switch up and clean the boot surface to accommodate both dry and muddier walks.

Named the Best Family Car in the RAC New Car Awards, the Qashqai has certainly made a name for itself as the (human) family SUV too – with rear doors opening to near 90 degrees, plenty of standard safety kit and the addition of 360 parking cameras on some trim levels, the Qashqai works well for a huge range of families.

Thanks to Victor for sniffing out some top family-friendly picks from the Vertu Used Car Event! You can check out Vertu's entire Used Car range below, or alternatively, explore our range of brand-new deals.