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I've got a 5 year old Skoda Octavia L&K 2.0D DSG Auto, which replaced a similar 4 year old car.
It easily fits two full sets of golf clubs, plus electric trolleys, shoes, and even a couple of weekend bags, IN THE BOOT completely hidden from sight. I have even once had a 4 night holiday where three of us got golf clubs, trolleys and the rest in the boot.
The clubs fit in without removing the drivers, because there is space behind the rear wheel arch, so they fit across the boot. None of the SUVs I've seen have space there - in the case of the BMW X-3 it is infilled with some fancy cupboard or first aid kit or something.
I have to have an auto because of my left knee due to an old cartiledge injury, as changing gear over a week or more feels like a knife stuck in to the side of my knee.
The DSG is a wonderful thing, and gives me great fuel economy. It is vastly superior to any previous auto box that I have ever had (maybe 12 different cars). The acceleration is great, and I don't want to lose that either. I've also tried to get by with a 4 door car, but the hatch is so incredibly practical.
Space in the garage is limited, so I do not want to be going longer or wider than the Octavia at 4.6m x 1.8m. Even the 2013 Octavia has significantly grown.
car
length
width
ex mirrors
height
ground clearance
boot
skoda octavia 2005
4572
1973
1769
1462
140
560
skoda octavia 2009
4569
2018
1769
1462
140
585
skoda octavia 2013
4659
1814
1461
140
590
I'd like an SUV, or similar vehicle with a better view out, and ideally 4wd, but all of those I have looked at come with boots that do not fit a single set of clubs and an electric trolley, let alone 2 sets. Yes, I could fold the back seats down, but do I really want to be displaying "come and steal me" equipment for all wandering chancers to see? NO.
The only medium sized vehicle into which I can get ONE trolley (wheels removed) and my clubs is the recent VW Golf SV. The trolley has to be carefully propped up at the seat end of the boot, with the seats in their most upright position. But it is seriously awkward to get in and only OK after a dry round. It certainly won't do for us both.
So far, I have tried the Yeti, Tiguan, BMW X-3, Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V, Volvo XC60 and written off several others because the difference in fuel economy and performance from their old fashioned auto boxes is more than I want to give up.
Has anyone come across an SUV that has a useful (seats up) boot?
Failing that, is there such a thing as a proper tonneau cover to use in a Tiguan or Yeti with the seats down? At least that way my clubs would not be on show.
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