Not all cars are comfortable if you’re over six feet tall. You might find your head hitting the roof or your knees hitting the steering wheel if you’re in the wrong type of vehicle. Luckily, there are cars out there that accommodate people that are above average in height.
Best Cars for Tall Drivers
Winner: General Motors (GM) full-size SUVs – GMC Tahoe (pictured), Chevrolet Suburban, and Chevrolet Yukon
The best vehicles for tall people are any of GM’s full-size SUVs. All three have head room of 42.8 inches and leg room of 45.3 inches up front – plenty of space for people well over six feet.
If you aren’t looking into a GM SUV and are curious as to what else is out there, here are the best 2018 model year vehicles for tall people:
Cars
- Kia Optima – 39.8 inches of head room, 45.5 inches of leg room
- Chevrolet Impala – 39.9 inches of head room, 45.8 inches of leg room
- Subaru Legacy – 40 inches of head room, 42.9 inches of leg room
- Nissan Altima – 40 inches of head room, 45 inches of leg room
- Hyundai Sonata (pictured) – 40.4 inches of head room, 45.5 inches of leg room
SUVs
- Ford Escape – 39.9 inches of head room, 43.1 inches of leg room
- Toyota Highlander – 40.7 inches of head room, 44.2 inches of leg room
- Subaru Outback – 40.8 inches of head room, 42.9 inches of leg room
- Ford Explorer – 41.4 inches of head room, 42.9 inches of leg room
- Subaru Forester – 41.4 inches of head room, 43 inches of leg room
- Nissan Rogue (pictured) – 41.6 inches of head room, 43 inches of leg room
Trucks
- Ford F-150 – 40.8 inches of head room, 43.9 inches of leg room
- GMC Canyon – 41.4 inches of head room, 45 inches of leg room
- Chevrolet Colorado – 41.4 inches of head room, 45 inches of leg room
- Chevrolet Silverado – 42.4 inches of head room, 45.3 inches of leg room
- GMC Sierra (pictured) – 42.4 inches of head room, 45.3 inches of leg room
Although these are the specifications for 2018 models, the good news is that the head and leg room for used models is typically the same, so you don’t need to buy a new model to get the most interior space, which is great for car buyers on a tight budget or those dealing with credit issues.
Worst Cars for Tall Drivers
According to AutoGuide.com, here’s a list of some of the worst 2018 model year vehicles for tall drivers:
Loser: Ford Fiesta ST – 39.1 inches of head room, 42.2 inches of leg room
The Fiesta is a fun subcompact car to drive. But not if you’re tall. When you step inside a Fiesta, you could find your head nearly hitting the roof, and each bump you hit could mean an uncomfortable ride. With a head room of barely 39 inches, and leg room of barely 42 inches, it’s no wonder tall drivers aren’t a fan of the Fiesta.
Cars
- Ford Focus ST – 39.1 inches of head room, 41.9 inches of leg room
- Lexus IS – 38.2 inches of head room, 44.8 inches of leg room
- Toyota Yaris – 39.3 inches of head room, 40.6 inches of leg room
- Fiat 500 Abarth – 38.9 inches of head room, 40.7 inches of leg room
- Fiat 124 – 37.4 inches of head room, 43.1 inches of leg room
Trucks
- Toyota Tacoma – 39.7 inches of head room, 42.9 inches of leg room
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