It is the scenario every golfer dreads: You land at Málaga Airport, pick up your rental car, and realize the boot is too small. You are forced to remove drivers from bags, fold down rear seats, and pile suitcases on passengers’ laps. It’s a terrible start to a holiday. At Libra Budget Rent a Car, we believe the vehicle should fit your gear, not the other way around. In this in-depth technical review, we analyze our two most popular manual vehicles for golfers: the Toyota Proace City and the Fiat Dobló Combi.

Most car rental sites list boot space in “Litres” (VDA standard). But liquid volume is useless for a golfer. You need to know about geometry.

A standard Driver is approximately 48 inches (122 cm) long. A standard Tour Bag is bulky. Electric trolleys (Powakaddy/Motocaddy) are wide even when folded.

The problem with SUVs: Popular SUVs often have wheel arches that intrude into the boot, narrowing the width to less than 100cm. They also have a “loading lip” and angled rear glass that crushes the top of your bags. The Solution (The MPV/Van): Both the Toyota Proace City and Fiat Dobló are “van-derived passenger cars.” They offer a square, boxy cargo area with a low loading sill. This means 100% of the space is usable.

The Toyota Proace City is a modern marvel of space efficiency. Sharing its DNA with the Stellantis K9 platform, it is designed specifically for maximizing interior volume within a compact footprint.

The “Golf Spec” Sheet

• Boot Volume (5 Seats Up): Approx. 597 Litres (to parcel shelf).
• Boot Width (Max): ~119 cm.
• Boot Depth (Floor): ~100 cm.
• Load Capacity: Can fit 4 Cart Bags standing vertically (if parcel shelf removed) or stacked horizontally.

Real-World Performance

On the road to La Cala Golf, the 100hp diesel engine provides excellent torque. This is crucial when the car is fully loaded with 4 adults and 80kg of golf gear. The suspension is tuned for comfort, absorbing the bumps of Spanish backroads better than a stiff sports SUV.

The Fiat Dobló has been a legend in the private hire and taxi industry for years, and for good reason. It prioritizes function over form. While it shares the same underlying engine technology as the Toyota in our 2025 fleet, the Dobló nameplate is synonymous with “The Box.”

The “Vertical Stacking” Advantage

The standout feature of the Fiat Dobló Combi is the roof height. The rear opening is massive.

• No “Tetris” Required: You don’t need to angle your bags. You can simply lift them and slide them in.
• Trolley Friendly: If you are bringing your own push trolleys, the Dobló allows you to place suitcases flat on the floor and stack the golf bags and trolleys on top without obstructing the rear-view mirror significantly.

Feature	Toyota Proace City	Fiat Dobló Combi
Best For…	Mixed driving (Highway & City)	Maximum Cargo Utility
Golf Capacity	4 Bags + 3 Suitcases	4 Bags + 4 Suitcases + Trolleys
Handling	Car-like, agile	Robust, planted
Engine	100hp Diesel (Great MPG)	100hp Diesel (Torque heavy)

If you are a group of 4 golfers, either of these vehicles is vastly superior to a standard “Estate” or “Sedan.”

Choose the Toyota Proace City if: You value a stylish, modern interior and plan to drive into city centers like Marbella or Málaga for dinner. It fits into underground parking garages with ease.

Choose the Fiat Dobló Combi if: Your priority is pure volume. If you have oversized tour bags, electric trolleys, and large hard-shell suitcases, the boxy shape of the Dobló is forgiving.

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