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The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz does not fit three car seats across, in the captain's-chairs model Cars.com tested. Cars.com's grades: A for LATCH, the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible, the forward-facing convertible, the second-row booster, the third-row forward-facing convertible, the third-row entry and the third-row LATCH; B for the third-row booster.
Fit grades from Cars.com's Car Seat Check, conducted by Cars.com editors, including a certified car seat technician.
Car seats we carry, and what to check in the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Here is a short list by stage from the seats we carry, infant to booster. We have not tried them in a Volkswagen ID. Buzz ourselves. Under the list are the points from Cars.com's check worth confirming first.
Infant seats
Convertible seats
Booster
What to check in your Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Which second row you have. Cars.com tested the Volkswagen ID. Buzz with second-row captain's chairs, so its three-across answer covers that configuration only. Three-across shoppers should see which cars fit three car seats.
- Head restraints. Cars.com raised a head restraint for the booster and notes the second-row restraint is removable. Check your vehicle manual on how yours adjusts.
Widths, where shown: manufacturer spec, widest point. Prices update automatically from our store.
To narrow it further, the car seat finder works from your child and your plans, and the compare tool sets any two seats side by side.
The grades at a glance
| Test | Grade |
|---|---|
| LATCH | A |
| Infant seat | A |
| Rear-facing convertible | A |
| Forward-facing convertible | A |
| Booster, second row | A |
| Forward-facing convertible, third row | A |
| Booster, third row | B |
| Third-row entry | A |
| LATCH, third row | A |
Where the anchors are
Lower anchors. Two sets in the second row, exposed. Two more sets in the third row, also exposed for easy access.
Top tether anchors. Two three-quarters of the way down the second-row seatbacks, easy to find. Two more midway down the third-row seatback, also easy.
Installing an infant seat
Easy to install on the wide flat seat, and the 5-foot-7-inch front passenger had ample legroom ahead of it.
Installing a convertible
The rear-facing convertible went in easily and did not affect front passenger legroom.
An A in both rows, but for different reasons. In the second row the seat went in easily on the lower anchors and top tether, and the head restraint is removable so it sits flush. In the third row the head restraints do not come out; Cars.com raised one to get just enough room for a flush fit and routed the tether strap underneath it.
Check your vehicle manual before removing or adjusting a head restraint: not every restraint is designed to come out. Your car seat manual says what the seat needs from the vehicle seat behind it.
Boosters and the buckle-yourself years
Cars.com graded the second-row booster A: the buckles are on stable stalks, so they should be easy for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row is a B: Cars.com adjusted the head restraint as much as possible, but it was not enough and kept the high-back booster from sitting flush against the seatback; its buckles are also on stable stalks.
The third row
The step-in height is not too tall for little legs and the opening allows easy access.
Three car seats across
No, not in the captain's-chairs model Cars.com tested. Cars.com notes a seven-person version with a second-row bench seat is also available; it did not check that build. Our three-across guide covers which vehicles do, and the narrowest seat combinations by published width.
Strollers we carry
These are strollers we carry, with their folded dimensions so you can check them against your own load floor.
| Stroller | Folded (L x W x H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Reef 2 Multi-Terrain Modular Stroller | 19.0" x 23.5" x 29.0" | from $1,199.99 |
| Nuna SWIV Stroller | 14.5" x 21.0" x 30.5" | $1,000.00 |
| Maxi-Cosi Fame Modular Stroller | 30.93" x 24.51" x 15.76" | $999.99 |
| Nuna TRVL DUBL Stroller | 19.75" x 30.5" x 27.7" | $950.00 |
| Romer Tura Stroller | 38.5" x 18.5" x 22.25" | $849.99 |
| Veer Switch&Roll Stroller | 15.0" x 25.5" x 36.0" (with seat) | $949.00 |
| Nuna MIXX Next Stroller | 27.5" x 23.6" x 19.0" | $900.00 |
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller | 17.0" x 22.5" x 32.4" (with seat attached) | $899.99 |
Folded dimensions: manufacturer spec. Prices update automatically from our store.
Compare every stroller side by side.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz car seat questions
Does the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz fit three car seats across?
No. The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz does not fit three car seats across, in the captain's-chairs model Cars.com tested, according to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Two sets in the second row, exposed. Two more sets in the third row, also exposed for easy access.
Will a rear-facing car seat fit in the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz without moving the front seat forward?
The rear-facing convertible went in easily and did not affect front passenger legroom.
Can kids buckle themselves in the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Cars.com graded the second-row booster A: the buckles are on stable stalks, so they should be easy for kids to grasp and use independently. The third row is a B: Cars.com adjusted the head restraint as much as possible, but it was not enough and kept the high-back booster from sitting flush against the seatback; its buckles are also on stable stalks.
What is the narrowest car seat to shortlist for the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz?
Of the seats we carry, the Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base is the narrowest by published width, at 16.9 inches.
More car seat help: Car Seat Safety Guide · All buying guides · Car seat finder · Compare car seats · How long to stay rear-facing · LATCH versus the seat belt · Booster readiness · NHTSA's Car Seats and Booster Seats page
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