Installing a car seat shouldn't feel like a wrestling match. We ranked every SUV from 2019 by rear seat length — the key measurement for child seat fitment.
Powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo v6 producing 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest rear seat length of 42.3" — well above the segment average of 37.3". That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.5L v6 producing 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 41.7" — 0.6" less than the #1 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 176 horsepower. It delivers 41.7" rear seat length. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo v6 producing 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 41.5" — 0.2" less than the #3 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 5.6L v8 producing 390 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 41.0" — 0.5" less than the #4 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 5.6L v8 producing 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 41.0" rear seat length. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.9" — 0.1" less than the #6 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.7L twin-turbo v6 producing 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.6" — 0.3" less than the #7 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 184 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.4" — 0.2" less than the #8 spot. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.3L v6 producing 290 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 40.4" rear seat length. That's better than 94% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.0L turbo inline-6 producing 355 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 40.2" — 0.2" less than the #10 spot. That's better than 94% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 398 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 40.2" rear seat length. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.0L v6 turbocharged producing 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 40.2" rear seat length. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 6.2L v8 producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Rear seat length: 39.7" — 0.5" less than the #13 spot. That's better than 92% of SUVs.
Powered by a 3.6L v6 producing 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 39.7" rear seat length. That's better than 92% of SUVs.
Full Comparison: Most Spacious SUVs for Car Seats in 2019
| # | SUV | Rear Seat Length | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 42.3" | $72,055 | 450 hp |
| 2 | 2019 Infiniti QX60 | 41.7" | $44,350 | 295 hp |
| 3 | 2019 Nissan Rogue | 41.7" | $28,590 | 176 hp |
| 4 | 2019 Ford Expedition | 41.5" | $54,595 | 375 hp |
| 5 | 2019 Nissan Armada | 41.0" | $46,790 | 390 hp |
| 6 | 2019 Infiniti QX80 | 41.0" | $67,550 | 400 hp |
| 7 | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe | 40.9" | $25,500 | 185 hp |
| 8 | 2019 Ford Edge | 40.6" | $42,355 | 335 hp |
| 9 | 2019 Honda CR-V | 40.4" | $25,750 | 184 hp |
| 10 | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL | 40.4" | $33,500 | 290 hp |
| 11 | 2019 Land Rover Range Rover | 40.2" | $89,200 | 355 hp |
| 12 | 2019 Land Rover Range Rover P400e | 40.2" | $84,300 | 398 hp |
| 13 | 2019 Audi Q8 | 40.2" | $67,400 | 335 hp |
| 14 | 2019 Chevrolet Suburban | 39.7" | $51,400 | 420 hp |
| 15 | 2019 GMC Acadia | 39.7" | $33,700 | 310 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2019 Lincoln Navigator takes the top spot with 42.3". The 2019 Infiniti QX60 is a close second. All 15 SUVs listed here exceed the 2019 segment average of 37.3".