The salesman and I tried the front/back arrangement to see how it would be. First of all, in person the seat looks even smaller than possible. But, with knees nearly to our chests we decided that three could ride to the nearest cafe or pub but no further than 15 minutes as the most.

I read some info out of Ireland and the UK where new owners pay the dealer to remove or loosen the rear seat to be pulled out when they arrive home. Looking at the seat I find that the most excellent solution of all. Much bigger cargo area. 2+full camping gear (nearly).

Something to think about.

 

I had three full sized adults in my iQ driving around Las Vegas. I wouldn't want to do a cross country trip like that but it was comfortable enough for around town.

 

EXACTLY it's a tight fit but 3 full sized people EASILY fit

 

Had 4 adults in mine...once. It was "intimate" in the back, but they were newlyweds and didn't mind.