Best Cars for Tall People

Being tall makes finding a car that fits challenging. Most vehicles lack the headroom, legroom, and seat adjustability required for individuals over six feet. In this article, we've compiled a list of the top 10 cars for tall people. These spacious vehicles not only accommodate height but also boast impressive performance and features that cater to taller drivers. Read more and take a closer look at each vehicle and find your perfect fit.

As one of the tallest nations on Earth, the US  has a fair share of six-foot or even seven-foot-tall drivers. The number of people looking for cars with extra legroom and headroom to make the driving experience more comfortable may surprise you.

Being over six feet may rule out a flashy sports car and even many coupes and hatchbacks but most car manufacturers do make models that are well suited to people of extra height, especially SUVs, pickup trucks and sedans. 

Let’s take a look at the main features to look for, the best cars to include on a shortlist for taller drivers and how to finance your car once you decide on the right model (buying, leasing and subscribing are all viable options to get the car you want).

A “tall person” has a height greater than the average person. In the US,, the average height is 5 feet 4 inches (162.56 centimeters) for women and 5 feet 9 inches (175.26 centimeters) for men.

If you’re within a few inches either way of this, you’ll probably be comfortable driving most cars on the market, which are generally made for people of average body dimensions. However, if you’re well over six foot, you’ll probably find that a few particular features make the driving experience more comfortable. If you’re close to (or over) seven-foot tall, these features will be essential.

Cars come in all shapes and sizes but there are some basic requirements that vehicles must have to be well-suited to tall people. Primarily, they must have enough legroom and headroom and a comfortable reach to the steering wheel. The longer you spend behind the wheel, the more important these features become:

• Greater head clearance - A longer torso creates challenges when it comes to headroom — often making SUVs and some pickups the best options because they generally offer at least 39-40 inches of headroom.

• More legroom - Tall people have longer legs and this rules out many smaller cars such as hatchbacks, which may feel cramped. At least 42 inches of legroom is recommended and this is often well-accommodated by sedans, SUVs and pickups.

• Adjustable steering wheel - Adjustable steering wheels can raise the comfort level of tall drivers because they can set the ideal reach length.

• Adjustable seats - Seats may be set lower and further back for taller drivers. Ideally, the height, distance from the steering wheel and seat-back recline can all be customized. 

• Adjustable seatbelts - Another basic requirement for tall drivers and passengers is to be able to adjust the height of the seatbelt.

Tall drivers might also want to consider a high windshield so that can you see traffic lights without ducking under the windshield header, as well as adjustable outboard mirrors. If you’re looking for a tall guy car with a sunroof, you’ll need to consider whether the loss of 1-2 inches of headroom is a deal-breaker.

Car manufacturers are increasingly catering to tall people — making cars with more legroom and headroom as well as adjustable seats, steering wheels and seatbelt positions. Tall people are not restricted to traditionally larger cars like SUVs. From the following overviews, you have a choice of SUVs, pickups and sedans.

Once you have a good idea of the ideal vehicle for you, the next question is how you’ll finance it. Will you buy it or choose another option such as leasing or a subscription?

Bear in mind that the total cost of buying a car and owning it is much higher than simply the sticker price.