How many seats do I need in a car?

Plan for the number of people you carry regularly, plus a little room for growth, not the rare holiday trip. If you have three or more kids, carpool often, or have kids in car seats plus occasional extra passengers, a third row starts to make sense. Remember that a third row usually reduces cargo space when in use. On OffLot, you can filter by number of seats to see only vehicles that fit your household.