Not everyone wants an SUV. These 15 sedans from 2021 have the most rear seat space for child car seats.
Powered by a 3.0L v6 turbocharged producing 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest rear seat length of 44.3" — well above the segment average of 35.6". That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L v8 twin-turbo producing 453 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 44.3" rear seat length. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L v8 twin-turbo producing 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 44.3" rear seat length. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo v8 producing 603 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 44.0" — 0.3" less than the #3 spot. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.4" — 3.6" less than the #4 spot. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.2" — 0.2" less than the #5 spot. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.6L v6 producing 300 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.1" — 0.1" less than the #6 spot. That's better than 96% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo v8 producing 580 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.0" — 0.1" less than the #7 spot. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.4L turbocharged h4 producing 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 39.5" — 0.5" less than the #8 spot. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 39.2" — 0.3" less than the #9 spot. That's better than 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L turbo inline-4 producing 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 38.7" — 0.5" less than the #10 spot. That's better than 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L turbo inline-4 producing 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 38.7" rear seat length. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 208 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 38.0" — 0.7" less than the #12 spot. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 38.0" rear seat length. That's better than 92% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 38.0" rear seat length. That's better than 91% of sedans.
Full Comparison: Best Sedans for Child Seats by Rear Legroom in 2021
| # | Sedan | Rear Seat Length | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Audi A8 L | 44.3" | $88,900 | 335 hp |
| 2 | 2021 Audi A8 | 44.3" | $114,200 | 453 hp |
| 3 | 2021 Audi S8 | 44.3" | $118,600 | 563 hp |
| 4 | 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 44.0" | $109,800 | 603 hp |
| 5 | 2021 Honda Accord | 40.4" | $31,680 | 252 hp |
| 6 | 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | 40.2" | $36,140 | 268 hp |
| 7 | 2021 Chrysler 300 | 40.1" | $31,540 | 300 hp |
| 8 | 2021 Maserati Quattroporte | 40.0" | $109,980 | 580 hp |
| 9 | 2021 Subaru Legacy | 39.5" | $22,745 | 260 hp |
| 10 | 2021 Lexus ES 250 | 39.2" | $40,000 | 203 hp |
| 11 | 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 38.7" | $24,325 | 250 hp |
| 12 | 2021 Genesis G80 | 38.7" | $47,700 | 300 hp |
| 13 | 2021 Toyota Camry | 38.0" | $25,845 | 208 hp |
| 14 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 38.0" | $23,550 | 139 hp |
| 15 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 38.0" | $19,650 | 147 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Audi A8 L takes the top spot with 44.3". The 2021 Audi A8 is a close second. All 15 sedans listed here exceed the 2021 segment average of 35.6".