Standard estate is the saloon with a bigger boot — Skoda Octavia, Ford Mondeo estate class.
What it carries
- 1-4 passengers
- 3 large + 2 medium cases (vs. saloon's 2+1)
- Per-mile rate £1.85/mi; hourly rate £50/hr
When estate over saloon
- Family of 4 with full holiday luggage. Each passenger's full case plus carry-on.
- Ski / sports equipment. Skis, boards, golf bags fit estate boot.
- Cruise embarkation. Cruise luggage is bulky.
When estate vs MPV
If you need 5+ seats or the luggage exceeds the boot floor, MPV. If you have 4 passengers with normal-but-bulky luggage, estate.