One of the most common questions we hear is: "I drive a [Fiesta / Polo / Corsa / Jazz] — can I even fit a rear-facing seat?" The answer, in almost every case, is yes — but you need to choose the right seat.
Most extended rear-facing seats are designed for mid-size and larger cars. They're deep, they push the front seat forward, and in a Peugeot 208 or a Vauxhall Corsa, that can genuinely be a problem. These are the seats that actually work.
1. BeCool Foldy — Best Overall for Small Cars
The BeCool Foldy is our top pick for small cars. It's the only rear-facing seat that folds flat, which makes installation in tight spaces significantly easier. Its footprint in the car is noticeably smaller than any comparable seat.
Good for: Superminis, small hatchbacks, parents who switch between cars
Age range: Newborn to approximately 4 years (45–105cm)
Installation: IsoFix + rear leg
Standard: i-Size (R129)
2. TinySeats Two — Designed Specifically for Small Cars
The TinySeats Two was engineered from the ground up with small car compatibility as a primary design brief — it's literally in the brand name. It's one of the slimmest rear-facing seats on the market and has been independently tested to fit in vehicles where other seats won't go.
Good for: Very small cars, tight rear footwells
Age range: Approximately 6 months to 6 years (67–125cm)
Installation: IsoFix + support leg
Standard: Swedish Plus tested
3. Axkid Minikid 4 (Belt Version) — Surprising Flexibility
The Axkid Minikid 4 is larger than the two seats above, but its belt-install version is more flexible than people expect. Because it's not reliant on IsoFix anchor positions, you can sometimes angle it to fit in cars where IsoFix-only seats struggle. Worth a fitting check before ruling it out.
Good for: Cars without rear IsoFix, families wanting the longest rear-facing period
Age range: 3 months to approximately 6–7 years (61–125cm)
Installation: Belt (also available with IsoFix)
Standard: Swedish Plus tested
4. Avionaut Sky 2.0 — Best for Newborns in Small Cars
If you have a newborn and a small car, the Avionaut Sky 2.0 is worth serious consideration. It's a dedicated infant carrier (not an extended rear-facer) but it's Polish-engineered to be exceptionally compact, and the brand is renowned for fitting in vehicles others won't.
Good for: Newborns and very young babies in small cars
Age range: Newborn to approximately 12–15 months (40–83cm)
Installation: IsoFix base or belt
Standard: i-Size (R129)
How to Check Before You Buy
The single most reliable way to know if a seat will work in your car is to try it before you buy. We offer a Smalls Install Plus service where Charlene will check compatibility for your specific car and child, fit the seat correctly, and show you how to use it safely.
Not ready for an in-person appointment? Send us your car make, model, and year and we'll tell you which seats from our range will fit — before you spend a penny.
Browse our full range of extended rear-facing car seats or use the car seat finder to narrow down options by your car and child's age.
