The 10 cars with the best interior storage space, according to their owners

Whether you’re carrying drinks, keeping your phone close or making room for all the family’s everyday essentials, having plenty of interior storage space can make a car much more practical. But which models leave their owners most impressed with the number and usefulness of their storage spaces?
The latest Driver Power survey gathered feedback from more than 100,000 UK motorists, asking owners to rate their cars across a range of areas. Here are the 10 models whose owners are most satisfied with the availability of interior storage spaces.

1. Tesla Model Y
2. Peugeot 308
3. Volkswagen Tiguan
4. Peugeot 5008
5. Hyundai Tucson
6. Peugeot 3008
7. Volkswagen T-Roc
8. Tesla Model 3
9. MG HS
10. Ford Kuga

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1. Tesla Model Y

In first place is the Tesla Model Y. This spacious electric SUV is hugely practical, with handy storage between the front seats for a backpack or handbag, although smaller items can easily come loose.

There’s also a hidden cubby beneath the armrest, huge door bins and two cup holders. The plastic door bins aren’t felt-lined but feel pleasant to the touch, while two wireless phone chargers sit neatly beneath the infotainment screen. The glovebox, however, is small and fiddly to open via the touchscreen.

Driver Power survey respondents were full of praise for the Model Y’s generous storage space. One particularly liked its “space and practicality”, while another praised the “interior space in the front and back, and its large boot”, which offers up to a whopping 854 litres of capacity.

2. Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 was also popular with Driver Power respondents for its storage space, taking home silver. And it’s easy to see why, with plenty of practical touches throughout the cabin.

These include a cubby beneath the dashboard, USB and 12V power ports, a wireless charging pad and covered cupholders that can accommodate large bottles. There’s also a storage bin beneath the armrest, roomy door bins and a generously sized glovebox.

Owners praised its generous interior storage, with one describing it as “stylish and spacious” and another calling it “incredibly practical” and an “all-round family car”.

3. Volkswagen Tiguan

Completing the podium is the Volkswagen Tiguan. This SUV offers plenty of interior storage, with large, felt-lined door bins front and rear to stop smaller items rattling around. There’s also a sizeable glovebox, two wireless charging pads in the centre console and useful storage pockets behind the front seats.

Rear passengers benefit from a clever centre armrest with cupholders and a tablet tray, while the generous 652-litre boot has additional underfloor storage for charging cables and other bits and pieces.

Owners appreciated the Tiguan’s spacious interior, with one saying they “love the inside space and general handling of the car”. Another commented that “the space is good for my three kids”, while a third described it as “very spacious and comfortable”.

4. Peugeot 5008

Up next is a family-friendly seven-seater, the Peugeot 5008. Storage up front is excellent, with felt-lined door bins, a large storage box beneath the armrest and another useful cubby beneath the wireless phone charger. The cupholders can accommodate large bottles, although the glovebox is disappointingly small.

Middle-row passengers get door bins, USB ports, air-conditioning controls and a fold-down armrest with cupholders, but miss out on seat-back tables like you get in the Tiguan. The third row is even less well equipped, with no dedicated cupholders or USB ports.

That said, respondents liked the amount of interior storage space in the 5008. One owner said the “car is very spacious and still allows for decent storage when all the seats are utilised”, while another described it as “ideal for moving around with two kids and our shopping”.

5. Hyundai Tucson

Storage space was also rated highly by Hyundai Tucson owners. Inside, there are two large cupholders in the centre console, a wireless phone charger fitted as standard and an additional storage bin behind the gear selector, whose lid doubles as an armrest.

There’s also a sizeable glovebox, door pockets wide enough for standard water bottles and two USB ports in the back to keep the kids’ devices charged.

Driver Power respondents liked the Tucson’s storage and practicality. One mentioned there was “lots of room in the back”, while another highlighted its “interior quality and features”.

6. Peugeot 3008

The third and final Peugeot to feature in the top 10 is the 3008, which offers plenty of useful cabin storage.

The door bins are a reasonable size, although the lack of soft lining means items can rattle around. Elsewhere, there are two cupholders, a large cooled storage compartment beneath the armrest and another handy cubby beneath the screens, alongside a pair of USB ports for charging devices.

“It’s the roomiest car I’ve ever had,” one owner explained. “It’s like Doctor Who’s Tardis and has space in abundance.” Another said they particularly “liked the interior layout, along with its large centre console”.

7. Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc was also popular with owners for its storage space, offering plenty of room for everyday essentials. The door bins are a good size, the glovebox is generously proportioned and there’s a wireless phone charging pad with a handy slot alongside it for the car key.

The centre console is a large, open space with configurable dividers, giving you flexibility over how you organise your belongings. However, the lack of fixed cupholders is a drawback, meaning you may have to fiddle around to keep your coffee securely in place.

Respondents liked the T-Roc’s storage space, with one highlighting its “good interior and boot space”. Another described it as an “excellent vehicle”, adding that it has room to carry a spare wheel – something that “few cars now have”.

8. Tesla Model 3

Also making the top 10 is the Tesla Model 3. This electric saloon offers decent storage, with large door bins and a covered compartment beneath the armrest. There’s also an angled space beneath the screen for two phones, which doubles as a pair of wireless chargers.

One of the few compromises of the entry-level model is that it misses out on a sliding cover for the two cupholders.

Even so, Driver Power respondents rated it highly for interior storage, with one respondent describing the car as “spacious and practical”.

9. MG HS

Up next is the MG HS, which owners like for its interior storage space. There are two cupholders ahead of the gear lever, a wireless phone charger and a small storage area beneath the armrest. The glovebox and door bins are also a reasonable size.

However, there’s no particularly handy spot for keeping smaller items such as keys or wallets within easy reach. It’s also disappointing that the two USB ports are older USB-A connections rather than the increasingly common USB-C type.

This hasn’t stopped owners from liking its interior storage, though. One commented that the “style is great and has really good storage spaces”, while another highlighted that it has “lots of room, which is really good”.

10. Ford Kuga

Rounding out the top 10 is the Ford Kuga, a practical SUV with plenty of places to stash bottles, sunglasses and other odds and ends.

The large door pockets can hold drinks bottles, while there are two cup holders behind the gear lever and a handy phone tray in front. You also get a small extra tray inside the centre armrest, a lidded cubby, an average-sized glovebox and a roof-mounted sunglasses holder. Rear passengers get small door bins, seat-back pockets and a fold-down armrest with two cupholders, plus a handy coat hook on the door pillar.

Driver Power respondents also liked the Kuga’s generous interior space. One owner described it as “big and spacious”, while another called it “very roomy and comfortable”.

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