Top sporty family estate cars

Prices from £1,905 (used)

If you’re looking for the best sporty family estate car but you’re also on a budget, the Skoda Octavia vRS Estate is one of the best value estate cars you could buy. It’s affordable, reliable and its petrol engine gets to 62mph in less than 8 seconds.

Prices from £4,500 (used)

Reaching top speeds of up to 186mph, the AMG is the most powerful estate car in the Mercedes range. Its spacious 640 litres of boot space allows plenty of room for pets and luggage, but it’s not the wisest choice for those on a budget. Its fuel economy can be costly.

Prices from £19,790 (used)

The BMW 3 Series Touring Estate is one of the fastest cars for its price, hitting 62mph in 4.5 seconds. As well as speed, it offers well-equipped interiors, spacious back seats and generous boot capacity. For lower running costs, choose the 330e plug-in hybrid.

Prices from £7,845 (used)

If you’re looking for fuel efficiency, the Ford Focus ST Estate is a good family estate car that’s economical to run. While the acceleration and steering aren’t the most impressive on the market, it promises good handling, decent performance and generous boot size.

Prices from £10,999 (used)

The Volkswagen Golf R Estate is an affordable and practical choice of a sporty family estate car. Its 605 litres of boot space provides ample storage for luggage, while the four-wheel-drive provides grip and traction on the road – ideal for families who enjoy off-roading.

Prices from £16,995 (used)

If you’re looking for maximum performance and minimal fuss, the Audi RS 4 is a decent candidate. Reaching top speeds of 174mph, this eight-speed auto, all-wheel-drive features 19-inch wheels as standard and promises decent handling and performance on the road.

Prices from £2,495 (used)

With its spacious boot, the Seat Leon Cupra is a smart, practical choice of a sporty estate car. The door openings are wide and there’s enough rear head and legroom for comfort on long journeys. Offering great grip and agility, it’s also affordable to run with a decent economy.

Prices from £72,995 (used)

Reaching 62mph in 3.5 seconds, the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo is one of the best fast estate cars. It’s not the most practical choice thanks to limited interior space and modest boot size, but its stylish design and top speeds of 192mph are something to write home about.

Prices from £4,055 (used)

Comfortable and classy, the Mercedes-Benz C Class is one of the most refined sporty estate cars for families. Reaching 62mph in a little over 6 seconds, this composed estate car boasts a soft suspension, spacious cabin and well-equipped interiors.

Prices from £9,280 (used)

Packed with sporty tech, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a refined sporty estate car that’s great for families. Not only is it economical to run, it promises a strong performance on the road with great agility and a choice of turbo engines.