Saturday, February 13, 2010

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Cars

We dog lovers take our pets seriously. In fact, we take them so seriously that our four-legged friends are as much a part of our family as our children. So it’s no surprise that when we hit the road for a family outing, we often bring our pups along for the ride. Yet some rides are better than others for roaming with Rover. Here’s a look at the top ten vehicles best-suited for canines and their drivers.

Honda Element
Economic Mid-Size SUV
Cargo: 74 cubic feet
Off-road capability: Moderate
MPG: 20 city / 25 hwy
Price: $20,275










Suzuki Forenza
Sport Wagon
Cargo: 68.3 cubic feet
Off-Road: Moderate
MPG: 20 city / 26 hwy
Price: $19,995










Land Rover Range Rover
Luxury Large SUV
Cargo: 71 cubic feet
Off-road: Advance
MPG: 12 city / 18 hwy
Price: $78,450










BMW X5
Luxury Mid-Size SUV
Cargo: 61.8 cubic feet
Off-road: Advanced
MPG: 15 city / 21 hwy
Price: $47,925










Volvo XC90
Moderate Mid-Size SUV
Cargo: 88.8 cubic feet
Off-road: Advanced
MPG: 14 city / 20 hwy
Price: $37,000










Mitsubishi Outlander
Mid-Sized Hatchback
Cargo: 72.6 cubic feet
Off-Road: Moderate
MPG: 20 city / 25 hwy
Price: $19,990











Mazdaspeed 3
Sporty Hatchback
Cargo: 43.8 cubic feet
Off-Road: No
MPG: 18 city / 26 hwy
Price: $23,410











Ford F-150
Pickup Truck
Cargo: 81.2 cubic feet (cargo bed)
Off-Road: Advanced
MPG: 15 city / 21 hwy
Price: $20,345











Dodge Grand Caravan
Minivan
Cargo: 143 cubic feet
Off-Road: No
MPG: 17 city / 32 hwy
Price: $28,500











Toyota Matrix
Small Hatchback
Cargo: 49.4 cubic feet
Off-Road: No
MPG: 26 city / 32 hwy
Price: $16,290

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