What car would fit 3 seats in the back?

[leanneday01]

Help...... Im looking to get a new car that fits three child seats in the back. I really dont want a 4x4 or a people carrier. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[bluechair84]

Hi there,

I have the same problem. I have a 4x4 an cannot fit 3 child seats along the back. I have to change to a 7 seater even though I won't need all the seats. I have looked at the newer Zafiras and the middle seat is not a full size space, the boot is tiny. I have read on this site that some cm have managed to fit 3 slim seats (Britax Prince I think) along the back. Even with 3 of these I couldn't fit them in my 4x4.

I'm now looking for an oldish Seat Alhambra, VW Sharan or Ford Galaxy. Starting CM has cost me a fortune!!

amo x

[jelly15]

I can fit two slim mothercare 9 months to 11 years high back booster seats and a standard 9 month to four years recliner seat in my vaxhall vectra estate car with loads of boot space.

[cas2805]

I have a Grand Scenic and 3 in the back is easy. The Scenic has the same sized seats so a 5 seater will work too!

[nikki thomson]

Hi, not much help as I know you don't want a people carrier but I found that the old style ford galaxy fit 3 car seats in the back, I don't have one but my friend does, I have a Citroen grand Picasso and you can't, I think a big family car like a mondeo can at a squeeze, I think alot of it depends on the car seats, I always use britax and they tend to be quite wide, the base fits but they tend to have wide sides if that makes sense and they just won't fit, sorry not much use. X

[Monkey26]

I used to drive a Grand Scenic and could fit 3 seats in the middle row (two reclining Britax isofix's and a high back harness Britax).

I now drive a Citroen c8 and can fit any three seats across the middle row...

x

[mama2three]

I can get 3 in my scenic , grazed knucklles getting them in but they do fit! Make sure you get slim seats though! I usually have 1 in the front , 2 in the back with a booster seat between for my 5 year old - just easier to get the litties in that way rather than lifting one over into the middle each time.

[sweets]

my fiat stilo has 3 seats in the back.

2 high back boosters and one 0-4 mothercare seat. theres not much room to put your hand in to fasten the seatbelt but they are all used with harnesses rather than the seatbelt if you know what i mean.

[Jacko81]

I bought a Toyota corolla verso and each seat in the back is a seat alone, which all move separately and fits a large car seat on each. We also gave two extra seats in the boot to make a 7 seater but when they are folding it creates a lovely sized boot. It's a reasonable sized car, very roomy but still looks like a family car. I didn't want a bus (lol) and this car was ideal for us xxxxxxx

[The Juggler]

i have had 3 seats in the back of my megane scenic (Old model) not sure I'd get 3 baby seats but have had 1 baby seat and 2 x high back boosters

[leanneday01]

Thanks for all your comments!! Looks like ill be car shopping this weekend!
x

[Karaza]

A citroen xsara picasso easily fits three in back. I am just in process of selling mine as needed 7 seater but would have kept it if I did not need extra seats. The boot is huge too.

[handeme]

I have a senic and fit three quite chunky seats in the back, maxi cosi Tobi, britiax and Mammas and Pappas, tricky to get them in but once you have done it a few times it gets easier x

[cherry]

I have a Vauxhall Vectra and can get three car seats in the back and the boot is very big as well. I can get a double buggy in with space either side

[Chatterbox Childcare]

Have you thought about rather than changing you car change your car seats

I did a course a couple of weeks ago on car safety and the Mothercare rep there said "come to us with your seats and your care and we will see what can be done". I went and had to buy 1 extra seat but that was all and now everyone is safe.

[kat27]

I have a Honda frv that fits 3 in the back easy, it has a huge boot and 3.seats in the front to! I Love it! X

[PixiePetal]

My friend has a Fiat Doblo - 3 seats fit. Not the car for you if you like a sporty look! Huge boot too

[flowerpots]

I have a scenic and have 3 seats in th back.

[rickysmiths]

I have had a Skoda Octavias for the last 10 years and I can get 2 Britax 'bucket' style full seats and a slimline highbacked 5 point harness booster seat suitable for 2yrs up. I can also isolate the front airbag with a key so i can use a seat on the front seat as well.

[curlywurly]

I have a citroen Picasso and can easily fit 3 seats in the back and a lovely big boot too.