Which cars fit three car seats in the back seat?

Question

i dont want a large 7 seater bt need 2 fit three children still in car seats in a car, our current car doesnt have three 3 point seat belts bt two and a lap belt. any suggestions on cars that fit have all 3 point belts in the back and wide enough for three car seats?

Answer 1

The new '08 Surburban does.

Answer 2

Try this site, it is very helpful...

http://www.carseatdata.org/

Answer 3

My Renault Megane Scenic (97-99 model) can do this although it is tight when putting the seatbelts on. My mothers Ford C-Max struggles but again can be done. The only cars I know can do this with ease is:

Vauxhall Zafira

Vauxhall Vectra

Vauxhall Omega

Ford Mondeo

Ford Scorpio

Renault Laguna

Peugeot 607

Citroen C5

Citroen Xsara/C4 Picasso

Honda Legend

Hond Accord

Honda FRV

Toyota Avensis

Hope this helps?

Answer 4

You don't need a three-row car as others have mentioned. I think you'd be surprised at how many cars can fit three-across carseats. Toyota Corolla? Yep!!

I believe new cars are now required to have three-point harnesses in each seating position.

Answer 5

i think youll find the citroen  xsara picasso can accomodate these needs

Answer 6

A new Taurus X or a used Ford Freestar or Windstar would do the job/

Answer 7

Not all cars that have 3 rows of seats are really big. And most cars have the ability to fit 3 car seats across, it actually depends more on which car seats you have than what car you have. Here's the major thing: having booster seats as some of the seats is a major pain! If you need to fit 3 harnessed seats across, it can happen. The reason booster seats are difficult in a 3 across is b/c the seats get so squished together its hard to get between to buckle and unbuckle every time you get in/ou of the car. Its a lot easier to install 3 harnessed seats and then just put the child in and be able to buckle the harness in the front.

If your kids are 7 or under, you shouldn't have any trouble finding a harnessed seat that will work, unless they are just really tall or big. But you will need to spend a little extra $$ to get what's called a higher weight harness seat (HWH), which is a car seat that goes past 40lbs. The best HWH seat for 3 across is a Sunshine Kids Radian65. Its the narrowest car seat out there and fits kids 5-65lbs. There are lots of other HWH harness seats, but some are quite wide and won't work in 3 across.

Another option: go drive a Mazda5. This is the coolest car I've ever seen! Its a mini-minivan. But its not really a van at all, b/c its the size of most full size sedans. Here's the thing: it has THREE rows of seats. It seats 6 total,  2 in each row. So that might solve your problem altogether if you're looking into buying another vehicle. You could also consider a Honda CRV, with the optional 3rd row. Its a mini-SUV, but the newest ones do have an optional 3rd row. Many SUVs, do, even the smaller ones, like the Rav4 and Honda Pilot. Its bigger than a car, but not a total gas guzzler like a Chevy Suburban or Yukon.

Ford Freestyle also has 3 rows of seats

Chrysler Pacifica - available with 2 captains chairs in 2nd row, and bench in third for easier access to 3rd row, fits most adults in 3rd row

Mitsubishi Outlander - optional 3rd row

Volvo XC90

Acura MDX

BMW X5

Jeep Commander

And you might reconsider Buick - personally I'm an import fan, but supposedly the new Enclave is awesome.

Hyundai Veracruz - touted as offering enough room for 2 adults to sit comfortably in the third row

Dodge Durango

Saturn Outlook

Lexus GX

Honda Pilot

supposedly there are about 40 vehicles with available 3rd rows, so there's actually lots of options, even if you narrow them down by cutting out the gas guzzlers. Depending upon what you want to spend: Ford just came out with a hybrid SUV.

And I'd really consider the Mazda5. All cars made after September 1, 2007, are required to have a shoulder belt in all positions. This is important to mention b/c the only thing you can safely put in a lap belt is a car seat. Booster seats can't use them and neither can adults or older children. Only Car seats with a 5 point harness. If you do end up getting a vehicle with more seats, you'd be able to consider other HWH seats:

Britax Regent, goes to 80lbs forward facing only

Britax Marathon, goes to 33lbs rear facing, 65lbs forward facing

Evenflo Triumph Advance 35lbs rear facing, 50lbs forward facing

Graco Nautilus forward facing only, 65lbs, then a booster to 100lbs.

Compass True Fit, to 35lbs rear facing, to 70lbs forward facing

Remember to keep your kids rear facign as long as possible, and then once you turn them forward facing, keep them in a harness as long as possible. See links below for the reasons why.

Answer 8

I am glad that you don't want one of those lorries! I have an old Ford Mondeo - but the more recent ones have similar arrangements.

That is, the rear seats provide for three people, and the seats are of generous width. Each one has its own seatbelt fitting. When not in use for the children, there is a central pull-down arm-rest to make a 'two-seater'.

This hatchback has an 'automatic' cover which lifts with the rear 'door', to provide a large boot space. As for many modern cars, the rear seats can be split or fully folded down for carriage of large or long items, with the 'cover' being detachable.

As a two-litre, it is not too bad on Car Tax (£178 at last renewal) and it is good on petrol. (40 mpg 'on a run' and about 25mpg on the 'urban cycle'. I expect more recent examples to be at least as good, if not better.) Easy and relatively cheap for servicing and repairs. Mine has had no repairs needed! It is also reliable and smooth and easy to drive. It is not a 'sports' car but it is still quite quick. It is very good at low speeds around town and pulls well, with good torque, in high gears. A good, quiet  motorway cruiser. Great gear change and positive steering. Super brakes. Not the best handling of cars around bendy roads at high speed - but you wouldn't be 'going mad' with children on board! A good recent model should be even better. This one not for sale! Too old for you, anyway.

I wish I worked for 'Ford Advertising'!

If this is not your 'cup of tea', best wishes in your search.