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Top 10 Cars for Big Families in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
Direct answer

The Chevrolet Suburban is the best car for a big family, with seating for up to 9 and 41.5 cu ft of cargo behind the third row from $64,500. The Kia Carnival minivan is #2 (40.2 cu ft, from $37,490) and the Ford Expedition MAX is #3 (37.4 cu ft).

At a glance

#PickCargo behind 3rd rowBest for
12026 Chevrolet Suburban41.5 cu ftNine seats and the most cargo behind the third row
22027 Kia Carnival (KA4)40.2 cu ft minimum cargo volumeThe most third-row room per dollar in a minivan
32027 Ford Expedition MAX37.4 cu ft (Expedition MAX)Towing and cargo behind row 3 in an SUV
42026 Honda Odyssey32.8 cu ft standard, 38.6 cu ft maxThe most LATCH positions of any van on the list
52026 Toyota Sienna (XL40)33.5 cu ftAn 8-seat family van that is hybrid in every trim
62026 Chrysler PacificaNot published; 140.5 cu ft maximum cargo volumeThird-row legroom and Stow ’n Go seats
72027 Chevrolet Traverse (3rd generation)22.9 cu ftAn 8-seat SUV that costs less than the big trucks
82027 Kia Telluride (MV)22.3 cu ftA 7- or 8-seat SUV that starts under $40,000
92026 Toyota Grand Highlander20.6 cu ftAn SUV that seats up to eight and folds flat
102027 Hyundai Palisade (LX3)19.1 cu ftThe lowest-priced SUV that seats 8

Pick by what you want

Most seats and cargo
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
Best value van
2027 Kia Carnival (KA4)
Best for car seats
2026 Honda Odyssey
Best hybrid van
2026 Toyota Sienna (XL40)
Lowest price
2027 Kia Telluride (MV)

The ranking

1

2026 Chevrolet Suburban

2026 Chevrolet Suburban
Answrs VerdictThe biggest family hauler: 9 seats and 41.5 cu ft behind row 3.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 41.5 cu ftSeats: Seating for up to 9, available in the Suburban LSPrice: $64,500 starting MSRP (2027 Suburban LS 2WD)

The Suburban offers seating for up to 9 in the LS and 41.5 cu ft of cargo behind the third row, starting at $64,500 for the LS 2WD.

Go ifNine seats and the most cargo behind the third row
Skip ifYou need to park in a small garage
Why #1 over #2: Its 41.5 cu ft behind row 3 and 9 seats beat the Expedition MAX’s 37.4 cu ft and eight seats.
2

2027 Kia Carnival (KA4)

2027 Kia Carnival (KA4)
Answrs VerdictThe best-value van for a big family.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 40.2 cu ft minimum cargo volumeThird-row legroom: 35.6 in.Seats: 8 passenger and 7 passenger versions; second-row captain’s chairs now available on EX and SXPrice: $37,490 starting MSRP (2027 Carnival LX FWD)

The Carnival lists 40.2 cu ft of minimum cargo volume, 35.6 inches of third-row legroom and 8 or 7 passenger seating, from $37,490 for the LX.

Go ifThe most third-row room per dollar in a minivan
Skip ifYou want a hybrid-only van
Why #2 over #3: Its 40.2 cu ft and $37,490 price beat the Expedition MAX’s $66,920.
3

2027 Ford Expedition MAX

2027 Ford Expedition MAX
Answrs VerdictThe extra-long SUV with a real trunk.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 37.4 cu ft (Expedition MAX)Seats: Seating for seven or eight peoplePrice: $66,920 starting MSRP (2027 Expedition MAX Active)

The Expedition MAX has 37.4 cu ft behind the third row and seating for seven or eight, starting at $66,920 for the MAX Active.

Go ifTowing and cargo behind row 3 in an SUV
Skip ifYou want a sliding-door van
Why #3 over #4: Its 37.4 cu ft behind row 3 is far more than the Odyssey’s 32.8 cu ft.
4

2026 Honda Odyssey

2026 Honda Odyssey
Answrs VerdictThe car-seat champion with Magic Slide seats.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 32.8 cu ft standard, 38.6 cu ft maxSeats: 8-person seating capacityCar seats (LATCH): Lower anchors in the 2nd row (all) and 3rd row (outboard); tether anchors in the 2nd row (all) and 3rd row (all)Price: $43,195 starting MSRP (2027 Odyssey)

The Odyssey has 8-person seating, 32.8 cu ft behind the third row (38.6 max) and LATCH lower anchors in the 2nd row and outboard 3rd row, from $43,195.

Go ifThe most LATCH positions of any van on the list
Skip ifYou want a hybrid
Why #4 over #5: Its published LATCH layout and 38.6 cu ft max beat the Sienna’s 33.5 cu ft.
5

2026 Toyota Sienna (XL40)

2026 Toyota Sienna (XL40)
Answrs VerdictThe 8-seat hybrid van.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 33.5 cu ftSeats: Seating capacity of 8Car seats (LATCH): LATCH system standardPrice: $41,320 MSRP (2026 Sienna LE)

The Sienna has seating capacity of 8, 33.5 cu ft behind the third row and standard LATCH, starting at $41,320 for the 2026 LE.

Go ifAn 8-seat family van that is hybrid in every trim
Skip ifYou want the most cargo behind row 3
Why #5 over #6: Its 33.5 cu ft behind row 3 beats the Pacifica’s unpublished figure.
6

2026 Chrysler Pacifica

2026 Chrysler Pacifica
Answrs VerdictThe roomy third row.
Cargo behind 3rd row: Not published; 140.5 cu ft maximum cargo volumeThird-row legroom: 36.5 in.Seats: Available seating for 8 on select trimsPrice: $44,445 starting MSRP (2026 Pacifica Select)

The Pacifica has 36.5 inches of third-row legroom and available seating for 8 on select trims, from $44,445 for the Select; Chrysler lists 140.5 cu ft maximum cargo.

Go ifThird-row legroom and Stow ’n Go seats
Skip ifYou need the cargo number behind row 3 before you buy
Why #6 over #7: Its 36.5 inches of third-row legroom and $44,445 price suit a van buyer better than the Traverse’s $41,100 SUV.
7

2027 Chevrolet Traverse (3rd generation)

2027 Chevrolet Traverse (3rd generation)
Answrs VerdictThe affordable 8-seat SUV.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 22.9 cu ftSeats: Seating for up to 8Price: $41,100 starting MSRP (2027 Traverse LT)

The Traverse has seating for up to 8 and 22.9 cu ft behind the third row, starting at $41,100 for the LT.

Go ifAn 8-seat SUV that costs less than the big trucks
Skip ifYou haul lots behind row 3
Why #7 over #8: Its 22.9 cu ft behind row 3 beats the Telluride’s 22.3 cu ft.
8

2027 Kia Telluride (MV)

2027 Kia Telluride (MV)
Answrs VerdictThe new-generation Telluride.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 22.3 cu ftSeats: 7 passenger and 8 passenger versions, depending on trimPrice: $39,190 starting MSRP (2027 Telluride LX FWD)

The Telluride has 22.3 cu ft behind the third row and 7 or 8 passenger seating, starting at $39,190 for the LX FWD.

Go ifA 7- or 8-seat SUV that starts under $40,000
Skip ifYou want the most trunk behind row 3
Why #8 over #9: Its 22.3 cu ft beats the Grand Highlander’s 20.6 cu ft.
9

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Answrs VerdictThe three-row Toyota.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 20.6 cu ftSeats: Bench seat for seating up to eightPrice: $42,260 base MSRP (2026 Grand Highlander LE)

The Grand Highlander has 20.6 cu ft behind the third row and a bench seat for seating up to eight, from $42,260 for the LE.

Go ifAn SUV that seats up to eight and folds flat
Skip ifYou want a roomy trunk with all rows up
Why #9 over #10: Its 20.6 cu ft behind row 3 beats the Palisade’s 19.1 cu ft.
10

2027 Hyundai Palisade (LX3)

2027 Hyundai Palisade (LX3)
Answrs VerdictThe budget 7- or 8-seat SUV.
Cargo behind 3rd row: 19.1 cu ftSeats: Seating for 7 or 8 passengersPrice: $39,735 starting MSRP (2027 Palisade)

The Palisade has seating for 7 or 8 passengers and 19.1 cu ft behind the third row, starting at $39,735.

Go ifThe lowest-priced SUV that seats 8
Skip ifCargo behind row 3 matters most

How we ranked these

We ranked each vehicle on seats for 7 to 9, cargo space behind the third row and published LATCH anchors, then on starting price. Chrysler does not publish a behind-row-3 figure for the Pacifica, so it is not in the chart. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best car for a big family?

The Chevrolet Suburban: seating for up to 9 and 41.5 cu ft of cargo behind the third row, from $64,500.

Which minivan has the most cargo space behind the third row?

The Kia Carnival lists 40.2 cu ft, against 33.5 cu ft for the Toyota Sienna and 32.8 cu ft for the Honda Odyssey.

Which family vehicle has the most LATCH anchors listed?

Honda lists lower anchors in the Odyssey’s 2nd row (all) and 3rd row (outboard) and tether anchors in the 2nd row (all) and 3rd row (all).

What is the cheapest vehicle on this list?

The Kia Telluride LX FWD, from $39,190 MSRP, just below the Hyundai Palisade at $39,735.

Cargo behind the third row (cu ft, as published) at a glance

2027 Hyundai Palisade (LX3)19.1 cu ft
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander20.6 cu ft
2027 Kia Telluride (MV)22.3 cu ft
2027 Chevrolet Traverse (3rd generation)22.9 cu ft
2026 Honda Odyssey32.8 cu ft
2026 Toyota Sienna (XL40)33.5 cu ft
2027 Ford Expedition MAX37.4 cu ft
2027 Kia Carnival (KA4)40.2 cu ft
2026 Chevrolet Suburban41.5 cu ft
Cargo behind the third row (cu ft, as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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