Vauxhall Astra or Meriva? How many people can fit and not feel like circus clowns?

Question

We are 4 adults and we have one child seat. We want to rent a car, but don't know which class to go with: small compact or large compact. We will drive 1-2 hours away from home, so we want a bit of comfort. Thanks!

Answer 1

Not sure about the Meriva, but I had an Astra for many years. It largely depends on how big the adults are. Depending on the year of the Astra, it will only have lap and diagonal seat-belts at the sides, not in the middle. Assuming you put the child in one of the side rear seats (which is the safest way to do it), at least one adult will end up sitting in the middle with their knees just below their chin. Also many child seats overlap onto the next seat, so the two adults in the back may have to get very 'friendly'