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Peugeot 5008
The king of modular volume916 L in 5-seat mode and three genuine seats at the back. The benchmark versatile large family SUV.
Boot : 916 LSeats : 7Powertrain : HybridFrom 45.990 €
916L boot
Ranking 01 · 2026
Which SUV has the largest boot in Belgium?
Boot space is the first criterion of a family SUV. We rank by manufacturer volume with seats up: the volume you actually use daily, not the “up to the roof” seats-down figure. Large 7-seat SUVs lead, followed by compact family models.
Manufacturer volume seats up (VDA)
Top 8 in Belgium — 2026
Ranked by manufacturer volume seats up (vda). Indicative figures, updated June 2026.
Indicative manufacturer figures (Belgium), entry version without options. VDA boot volumes with seats up; electric ranges estimated in real mixed use (not WLTP). Verify with the dealer before purchase.
Our analysis
Advertised boot or real boot: which should you look at?
Always look at the boot with seats up, measured to the VDA standard: that is the usable daily volume, the one that holds the pushchair, the bag and the groceries at once. The “seats folded, up to the roof” figure is spectacular but misleading.
Manufacturers love to quote that “seats folded” number, which often exceeds 1,800 or 2,000 litres and says nothing about the daily life of a family travelling with everyone on board. The only figure that truly matters is the boot with seats up — the one we use for this ranking.
Height under the parcel shelf, width between the wheel arches and a low loading lip matter as much as raw litres: a well-shaped 600-litre boot can be more practical than a sloping 650-litre one. Tape measure in hand, a Tiguan (652 L) swallows two hard cases more easily than a coupe-SUV with a higher claimed figure but a falling roofline.
Large 7-seat SUV or compact family model: which to choose?
For five people, a compact family SUV of 580 to 650 litres is plenty; beyond six regular passengers, aim for a large 7-seater of 810 to 916 litres. The right choice mainly depends on how many passengers you carry and your terrain, city or long trips.
Large 7-seat SUVs (5008, Kodiaq, Sorento) crush the competition on pure volume and add a third row as a bonus. The downside: a bulky footprint in town and a higher bill, both to buy and at the pump. They target large families or those who carry a lot.
The compact family SUV (Tiguan, RAV4) offers the best compromise between volume, driving pleasure and consumption: a 580-to-650-litre boot stays easy to park and manoeuvre. A Toyota RAV4 hybrid, for example, combines 580 L with real consumption of around 6 L/100 km in town, where a large petrol SUV easily exceeds 9 L on the motorway.
How do you pack an SUV boot for the holidays?
With 580 litres or more, an SUV goes on holiday for five without trouble, provided you organise loading: soft cases on top, heavy items at the bottom against the bench, and roof bars or a roof box for the overflow. Raw volume is not everything.
The classic trap comes from large 7-seat SUVs used as seven-seaters: the remaining boot often drops below 250 litres once the third row is up, enough for a few bags, not the luggage of seven people. For a fully loaded trip, a 400-to-500-litre roof box remains the most cost-effective accessory.
Also think of the details that make life easier: a height-adjustable boot floor removes the lip step, a hands-free electric tailgate helps when your arms are full, and hooks or a net stop the groceries spilling in corners. In daily use, these features are often worth more than 30 extra litres on the spec sheet.
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