# Cars for REALLY tall drivers **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [August 13, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889 "2013-08-13T23:29:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kmccubbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e68b1a/32.png) [@kmccubbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccubbin)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/1 "2013-08-13T23:29:40Z")
I know this has come up before, but I’ve had no luck. Many suggestions (Scion Xb, Fit, etc.) are still just too small. I’m 6’11". Remarkably my 98 Honda Civic fits me fine, but now with all the bulked up electronics and under seat stuff, I can’t find anything else and, sadly, my old Honda is giving up the ghost. Any suggestions for someone really really tall? Preferably NOT an SUV or truck since I drive a lot and gas mileage is definitely an issue. Thanks, folks. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/2 "2013-08-13T23:37:03Z")
How about a small SUV - the Subaru Forester has lots of headroom. ---
**Author:** ![mleich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/3 "2013-08-14T00:06:00Z")
I believe that the VW new Beetle is able to fit tall drivers. However, I would really never recommend a VW product to anyone for their other attributes we are all familiar with. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/4 "2013-08-14T00:07:33Z")
Look at the Hyundai Veloster. It has more front leg room, head room, shoulder room, and hip room than your Civic and gets almost 40mpg. And being a hatchback, it can haul a large volume of stuff to boot. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/5 "2013-08-14T02:04:30Z")
The Honda Accord should give you a chance and it has been shown to deliver as high as 40 mpg highway by CR in some tests. I did not believe it till a good friend bought one and 40 plus mpg is the NORM when she keeps her speeds reasonable. So, Camry and ACCORD 4 cylinders are good choices for economy and size. Remember that for highway travel, longer length, low weight and aerodynamics contribute to economy. A longer car can be good for both mileage and seat height. These are cars with better highwy mileage then many compacts me they have the size you need. ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/6 "2013-08-14T02:07:56Z")
Since you say gas mileage is an issue, you might look at the VW Passat TDI, which gets 50+ mpg (diesel) on the hwy and has gotten good reviews. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/7 "2013-08-14T02:10:03Z")
[http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/september/cars/cars-that-fit-all/tall-drivers/index.htm](http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/september/cars/cars-that-fit-all/tall-drivers/index.htm) ---
**Author:** ![MarkM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@MarkM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkM)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/8 "2013-08-14T11:48:02Z")
I don’t think suvs are necessary for Debbie Carpool and her 2.1 kids, for you they are ideal. Cars just arenvt that tall. If you fit it’s probably because you can lower the seat to the floor. The Forester is an excellent suggestion. For a smallish crossover it has always had massive headroom. For a car, I might look at the Kia Soul. It’s unusually tall for a smaller car. The roof clears my head by several inches. The now discontinued Toyota Matrix is also fairly tall for a car. Also the Taurus. Not much to look at, but boxy. ---
**Author:** ![kmccune](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kmccune/32/1237_2.png) [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2013, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/9 "2013-08-16T13:09:07Z")
your tall but ,how much is your torso vs inseam? Have a 6’4 friend who says a Altima works for him-Kevin ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/10 "2013-08-16T23:55:13Z")
Buick! Seen the shaq commercial? If he can fit in car, than anyone can. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/11 "2013-08-16T23:55:49Z")
Buick! Seen the shaq commercial? If he can fit in car, than anyone can. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/12 "2013-08-18T04:05:00Z")
Wonder if was a stock Buick. I don’t trust visuals in advertisements. @kmccume is right though. Get a bunh of recommendations but, you still have to try them all out. It’s easy to come up with a bunch large SUVs that work, harder with smaller cars. [http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-best-cars-for-tall-drivers-for-2013.html](http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-best-cars-for-tall-drivers-for-2013.html) ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/13 "2013-08-19T20:36:42Z")
There’s the Toyota Avalon hybrid which gets 40 MPG combined fuel economy which will get you there if you don’t mind paying $31,000 to $41,000 for the Big Yota. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/14 "2013-08-19T21:43:08Z")
I looked at the new Avalon, too bad the hybrid version has to come with a sunroof, KILLS headroom. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-really-tall-drivers/80889/15 "2013-08-23T05:06:22Z")
Do any of the manufacturers have an alternate seat track available so the seat can be moved back further. This would not only help tall drivers but also people with limited mobility.