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Cars with lots of rear seat space

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TokenGinger · 08/09/2020 13:02

Has anybody got a car that has lots of rear seat space? If so, what car is it?

I've got an Axkid Minikid which takes up so much space in the rear seats. If it's behind me as driver, it's fine, but then DP can't drive the car and we only have the one car seat at the moment, so he's behind the passenger seat which makes the front passenger seat redundant unless you're teeny tiny.

As much as I'd love a very expensive car, my finances won't stretch to some of the ones recommended online (top 4 cars for rear cabin space on one article were BMW, Porsche, Audi, Bentley GrinGrin).

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cultkid · 08/09/2020 13:04

I have an arteon
It has the most leg room I could find for a reasonable price. More then my Audi A6 had

There's leases for approx 300 atm online x

randomsabreuse · 08/09/2020 13:05

Skoda Superb? Is huge. Ford Mondeo also quite big.

HardonCollider · 08/09/2020 13:15

I’m car shopping at the moment for the exact same reason. Our Axkid Minikid is being delivered today!

Skoda Superb gets mentioned a lot - the rear legroom is humongous! I’ve been drawn to the Discovery Sport but only because the rear sets slide back and forth to allow either more legroom or more boot space depending what you want.

I’d love to hear more suggestions though 😊

ToolkitQ · 08/09/2020 13:41

VW Tiguan has sliding rear seats and good legroom

TheHighestSardine · 08/09/2020 13:53

VW Passat estate has the most rear seat space of anything I've ever been in.

combatbarbie · 08/09/2020 14:33

Smax has loads of rear space.

rbe78 · 08/09/2020 14:37

Audi A6 does have a lot of rear space - and you can pick them up quite reasonably second hand.

WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat · 08/09/2020 14:37

That takes me back - I think the Cortina manageable.

RedLipsAndRosyCheeks · 08/09/2020 14:41

My zafira has sliding rear seats and a ginormous boot

Anyonebut · 08/09/2020 14:51

Honda CR-V has good back seat legroom and no column in the middle of the back seat floor, so a much more comfortable middle back seat should you need it.

Anyonebut · 08/09/2020 14:58

Ignore me. The Skoda Superb seems to habe way more legroom. Sometimes I forget how much of a short arse I am! 😂😂

TokenGinger · 08/09/2020 15:21

Thank you! I'm googling them all now.

@HardonCollider Enjoy your Minikid! I love ours 😍

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BertieBotts · 15/09/2020 22:14

Space in new Peugeot 3008 with Joie 360 ERF seat installed. I've measured the 360 to need between 74-79cm cabin space depending on recline, the Minikid apparently needs 77cm (I assume that's on min legroom, most upright). This is an in between recline, so probably comparable to Minikid size on that one.

I'm 170cm tall and these are my legs :o Not in UK hence wrong side of car :)

TokenGinger · 20/09/2020 21:44

@BertieBotts Thank you so much! That's really helpful. The 3008 is a serious contender.

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AllTheCakes · 20/09/2020 21:55

Have you looked at a smaller car seat instead?! Grin

TokenGinger · 21/09/2020 11:50

@AllTheCakes Unfortunately, there's not many (if any) small extended rear facing car seats. The one I have is one of the smaller fitting seats already according to the Car Seat Advice Group 😩

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Fredelliottisayfredelliott · 21/09/2020 12:00

Ford S Max has loads of space !

Sexnotgender · 21/09/2020 12:06

Interested in this too, I have number 2 on the way and our Joie 360 is installed behind the passenger seat as there isn’t enough room behind the driver.

CMOTDibbler · 21/09/2020 12:12

Skoda Superb - dh is 6'3 and ds is 6'3 now and he had loads of legroom behind DH. CRV is good too

GlamGiraffe · 21/09/2020 12:13

Our mazda 5 is pretty good. Im 5'9 and DS is 6'2 and comfortably sits behind me.

nevermorelenore · 21/09/2020 12:20

The Mokka can seat adults in the back pretty comfortably and feels nice and wide.

Mistymonday · 21/09/2020 12:22

Tesla model s has tons, 3 adults fit comfortably with leg room.

HardonCollider · 21/09/2020 12:22

I test drove an Audi Q7 at the weekend. Loads of space for a car seat (we tried!) and sliding rear seats. Downside is it’s quite pricey 😐

Sexnotgender · 21/09/2020 12:23

@Mistymonday

Tesla model s has tons, 3 adults fit comfortably with leg room.
I’d LOVE a Tesla, a little pricey though.
Nottobesoldseparately · 21/09/2020 13:18

Skoda Octavia estate has loads of space, and will be cheaper than the superb.

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