10 Of The Best And Most Comfortable Cars For Tall Drivers

While the ever-increasing popularity of SUVs and crossovers means that cars are getting taller from the outside, that's not necessarily the case in the cabin. In fact, there are plenty of high-riding cars that aren't anywhere near as roomy as their exterior dimensions would suggest, especially for drivers at the top end of the height spectrum. On the flip side though, the cars with the most headroom and legroom for the driver and front passenger aren't always the models you might expect.

Inevitably, many of the roomiest cars on the market are large SUVs, but a handful of sedans and crossovers also rank highly on the list. Here, we've rounded up a selection of 10 of the most accommodating cars from a variety of segments – each of which can be bought new for either the 2023 or 2024 model year – with the aim of including something for all needs and budgets. Here are the best cars for tall drivers.

Compared to the imposing Cadillac Escalade, Kia's K5 sedan might not look particularly roomy, but it actually boasts one of the most generous amounts of driver legroom on the market. Kia reports front row legroom of 46.1 inches, while headroom clocks in at 40.2 inches. The K5 replaced the Optima a few years ago and the updated design boasts a sleek design and an affordable starting price. The midsize sedan category is a highly competitive one, not least because overall sales continue to shrink as buyers move towards SUVs and crossovers.

The K5 goes head-to-head against rivals like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, although it arguably looks better than both of them. Like most of Kia's range, the level of standard equipment is impressive, and the interior is thoughtfully designed. Whether it's good enough to beat the Camry or Accord overall is up for debate, although what's for certain is that tall drivers will definitely find the Kia the more accommodating of the three to spend time in.

The Subaru Forester might no longer be the freshest car in its segment considering that the current generation debuted for the 2019 model year, but it's still one of the most generous when it comes to accommodating tall drivers. Anyone looking for the maximum headroom will want to opt for the base Forester trim, which boasts 41.2 inches of headroom and 43.3 inches of legroom. All other trims from the Premium through to the Touring lose an inch of headroom, although legroom remains the same.

The Forester's rugged charms and long production run make it a familiar offering to most potential buyers, so those in the market for one will likely already be well aware of its capabilities both on and off the road. Alongside the Kia K5, the Subaru is also one of the most budget-friendly cars on this list, with a starting price under $30,000 and prices rising a further $10,000 or so for the highest trims.

SlashGear drove the current generation Mercedes-Benz GLB at launch and we found it to be surprisingly roomy both in the front and the rear, with the sliding second row being particularly useful to accommodate adults with longer legs. The third row is considerably more cramped, but given the car's overall compact dimensions, that's to be expected. Up front, the GLB provides up to 40.7 inches of headroom and 41.1 inches of legroom.

Our reviewer thought the boxy exterior design of the GLB made it look like a mini G-Class and the similarities to the brand's top cars don't stop there. The well-equipped interior features technology that's trickled down from Mercedes' higher-class models, and its interior design remains one of the best-looking in the segment. 

The brand also offers a range of different-sized SUVs each with its own appeal, although ironically, some of its larger models aren't actually as generous with front headroom and legroom as the compact GLB.

Anyone looking for a more compact EV with over average front-row room should consider the Nissan Leaf, which the automaker states has 41.2 inches of headroom and 42.1 inches of legroom. The Leaf is a veteran model by EV standards, launching in 2010 and remaining on sale ever since. A new generation is reportedly on the way, boasting an improved range and a slew of other as-yet unconfirmed improvements, although the current generation Leaf is still a good deal for anyone looking for a new EV that doesn't break the bank.

That is, as long as you don't mind sacrificing range. The 2024 Leaf offers up to 212 miles of range in higher trims, but base spec cars only get a relatively puny 149 miles. That's considerably less than most modern EVs –- and also less than the comparably priced Chevy Bolt -– but as an urban runaround, there's still some appeal left in the Leaf for taller drivers.

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler will be very familiar to existing drivers and fans of the brand, and that's not a bad thing. In fact, changing the off-road SUV in any substantial way would be considered sacrilege by many Jeep enthusiasts. SlashGear's first drive of the 2024 model through the rocky landscape of Utah confirmed that it's just as capable as ever, and with the 392 V8 under the hood, it's also faster than it has any right to be.

It's also roomier than most of its competitors, with 42.6 inches of headroom and 41.2 inches of legroom available. A variety of trims are offered, from the muscly 392 to the sensible (although still very capable) 4xe hybrid trim. The latter option, in particular, stands out as the most well-mannered of the bunch and therefore probably the best daily driver for those who will cover most of their mileage on the asphalt. Although anyone looking for a sensible highway mile-munching daily driver probably shouldn't be looking for a Wrangler in the first place.