Which diesel SUV should I choose for holidays abroad?
I have been searching for a while for a used diesel automatic. It has to be Euro 6 for European driving from UK twice a year. I have electric car for local use and commute to work. I am torn between Hyundai Santa Fe Automatic Premium SE, Kia Sorento KX-4, Maxda CX-5 2.2 Diesel auto Nav SE, Volvo CX-60 Auto 2.0 or 2.4 D4 or 5 Nav SE. I am reading mixed reviews about them all. I need something comfortable for long drives, budget around £10k, Euro 6, preferable diesel and automatic so its relaxing and needs a big booth, 3 passengers in total, 2 front and 1 rear, 7 seater not required but luggage space is required, can work if rear seat part folds. open to suggestion for petrol or diesel but has to an SUV, open to manual or Auto but prefer Auto.
Asked on 24 June 2026 by Sohail Hanif
Answered by
David Ross
All of these vehicles achieved a four out of five rating in our reviews so they are very closely matched, but there are some differences between them. The Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe are similar vehicles underneath, but more importantly these two options are larger vehicles, both with seven seats. If you need this additional space then these would be the better options, but if this is not the case then the smaller Mazda and Volvo will likely offer reduced running costs as a result. The Mazda is nicer to drive while the Volvo is the most comfortable option - the only issue with the XC60 is that its boot is relatively small compared to its rivals. If it has enough space for your needs then we would suggest the Volvo as the best option, while the Mazda has a little more space for luggage.
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