Looking for a Family-Hauler? Get Ready to Compromise - Cars.com News
With two kids, many cars — even the sportier ones — can work for a family, but add that third child and suddenly that sedan or compact crossover just won't cut it. Related: Five Features to Look for in a Minivan. That's when families begin considering three-row vehicles — SUVs, crossovers and minivans — and discover that these family-haulers come with their own compromises. When it comes to carting larger families around, many minivans win in the categories of fuel economy, third-row legroom and cargo area behind that third row. The Odyssey's V-6 engine gets 19/28/22 mpg city/highway/combined, has 42. 4 inches of third-row legroom and 38. 4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. The Toyota Sienna doesn't quite reach the same numbers, but it fares well with 18/25/21 mpg from its V-6 engine and 36. 3 inches of third-row legroom. It bests the Odyssey, however, with 39. 1 cubic feet of space behind the third row. Maybe you just can't drive a minivan because it brings up too many childhood memories of riding in the back of one, or maybe you like the way you look in a three-row crossover or SUV. We crunched numbers to find out if any crossovers or SUVs can beat the Odyssey's and Sienna's family-friendly specs. Source: www.cars.com
