Around 57 per cent of UK households now own at least one dog, causing many drivers to consider ‘pup-grading’ their motor.
For many dog owners, making sure your furry friend fits in the car is a key consideration when making a purchase - however, bringing your dog along to dealerships for a test drive isn’t the norm.
Fortunately for pet owners, a handful of car brands have designed their motors with canine companions in mind - but which motor is the most suited to dog lovers?
LeaseCar’s latest study investigates the UK’s most popular cars, ranking them on the following features:
- Boot size to fit pets
- Off-road ability for dog walks
- Boot sill height, to ensure ease for dogs hopping in and out of vehicles
- Whether a car has specific dog-friendly features such as ‘Dog mode’
9. Skoda Octavia
Skoda's most popular model (accounting for around 40 per cent of the manufacturer's sales), the Octavia should be equally popular with doggy mums and dads. It scored a rating of 65.77. | Heritage Images via Getty Images
10. Audi Q5
Audi make more than 250,000 of their compact SUVs every year, with a fair few no doubt bought by dog owners. The car earned a rating of 64.68 out of 100 and completes the top ten. | AFP via Getty Images