Best cars for 3 child seats

Growing families face all sorts of challenges when choosing their next car. One is to find a car that can fit three child seats in the back seat so you can fit all your kids safely.

The safest way to secure a child seat in a car is with Isofix anchorages. It's a more comfortable and safer method than using a seatbelt, and it keeps the seat secure so it won't move if you have to brake hard or, worse, in a collision. 

The problem is that while most cars have Isofix mounts on the outer rear seats, only a few have them in the middle. And not many cars are wide enough to fit three child seats in the back at all. However, some meet both requirements, making them ideal for large families. Here is our selection of the best of them.

1. Citroen Berlingo

The tall, boxy shape and low cost of the Citroen Berlingo comes from the fact that you can also buy a commercial version (van) and its functional nature pays dividends because in terms of practicality per pound, few cars can match it. All three individual rear seats feature their own Isofix child seat anchorage points, and since all three are the same size, you can swap child seats if you need to.

Fitting child seats in Citroen is made even easier thanks to Berlingo sliding rear doors. This means that even in the tightest parking spaces, you can open the door all the way to get the kids out or buckle them up. Another benefit of the car's cubic rear is the trunk, which is exceptionally large and well shaped so you can pack the stroller as quickly as you can the kids.

Read our review of the Citroen Berlingo.

2. Peugeot 5008

The Peugeot 5008 is a very smart car that combines the practicality of a minivan with an attractive SUV. It's a smart buy for those who want three child seats in the middle row because Peugeot has three separate seats in the second row.

Wide-opening rear doors make it easy to lift and lift child seats, even from the middle seat. Some rear-facing child seats with a removable base can be cramped in the center seat, but there are many available that will sit comfortably. The 5008 also seats seven, so there's a pair of third-row seats that are perfect for older kids, friends, or family who want to hit the road. When you don't need them, you can simply fold them down to leave a large trunk that can handle all kinds of parenting mess.

Read our Peugeot 5008 review.

3. Citroen Grand C4 Picasso/Space Tourer

Citroen takes up more space than seems possible for the Grand C4 Spacetourer (which until mid-year 4 was called the Grand C2018 Picasso). It's the same length and width as a family hatchback, but the Spacetourer shows you can have tons of interior space without taking up more space than many less practical vehicles.

This ingenious solution resulted in a minivan with a wide middle row for three child seats, each of which is secured with its own Isofix points. Installing child seats is not an easy task because the anchorages are easy to access, and the wide doorways and low floor height allow young children to climb in unassisted. The Spacetourer is also a very economical option and has a particularly spacious and comfortable cabin.

Read our review of the Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer.

Read our review of the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso.

4. Ford Galaxy

The Ford Galaxy has become synonymous with practicality among family drivers, and the 2015 model is the best of the bunch. This is a large seven-seat minivan that can quickly and easily load three child seats through the middle row without fiddling or breaking your back.

Wide-opening rear doors provide unhindered access to the middle row seats, so even large rear-facing seats can be easily installed. The three middle seats also slide back and forth, so you can give older kids a little more legroom if no one is using the two seats in the third row. Fold this pair flat on the floor and you have a huge trunk for all the family gear.

Read our Ford Galaxy review

5. Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S might be an unusual choice for those looking for a car that can handle three child seats abreast, but it's worth it. In addition to the benefits of row-by-row child seats, you get Tesla luxury interior, outstanding performance and of course all the financial and environmental benefits of a pure electric car.

You may have to consider which seats you fit into the center seat in the Tesla because it's not as wide as the other two, but the Isofix connectors are quick and easy to access. Raising and unfolding child seats is just as enjoyable as driving this all-electric car with its high performance and low operating costs. The surprisingly practical character of the Model S is emphasized by two trunks - one at the back and one at the front, where the engine is usually located.

6. Volkswagen Carp

It's the little things in life that often matter the most. Volkswagen has thought of them all with the VW Sharan. Even some of the wider child seats on the market will easily fit into each of the three middle row seats, and the Sharan has sliding rear doors that make it easy to get kids or child seats in and out, even in a packed car. parks. 

Unlike some seven-seater cars, the Sharan has plenty of legroom and headroom in the third row of seats, so anyone sitting there will be comfortable on any long journey. Fold those seats down and the trunk is huge. Large windows mean the Sharan gives you great visibility and plenty of natural light inside, and it's comfortable to drive, feeling more like a family hatchback than a van-like minivan.

7. Audi K7

When you think of the Audi Q7, its powerful performance, top-notch quality and luxurious interior are probably what come to mind, and it's also one of the most practical and family-friendly SUVs out there. 

Three child seats fit easily into the second row of seats, and each is held securely in place with Isofix mounts. What's more, the Q7's large size means there's more than enough width for all seating types, and the two seats in the third row and the front passenger's seat also have Isofix mounts, so you can fit five child seats in the back plus one. front. It's the perfect car if you regularly carry lots of kids and it's easy to drive no matter how many kids you have on board.

8.Volkswagen Touran.

Volkswagen has two entries on this list of the best cars to carry three child seats in the back seat. It's no coincidence, because the VW Touran offers much of the Sharan's thoughtful versatility, but in a more compact package. It may be smaller, but the Touran still fits three full-size child seats in the middle row with aplomb.

Each of the Touran's middle seats can also slide back and forth, so you can balance legroom between the second and third row if needed. What's more, a pair of third-row seats also have Isofix mounts, so you have a choice of seating arrangements for the kids. Add to this wide doorways, and parents will be delighted.

Read our Volkswagen Touran review.

Cazoo sells many high quality used cars that can fit three child seats in the back. Use our search function to find the one you like, buy it online and then have it delivered to your door or pick it up at your nearest Cazoo customer service center.

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