# Small hatchback for tall driver? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [August 4, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897 "2012-08-04T02:27:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![essjay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@essjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essjay)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/1 "2012-08-04T02:27:58Z")
Not finding the perfect fit among the new cars (decent mpg, acceleration and handling, reputation for reliability, price ~20k), so thinking about used model from Lexus, Infiniti, Acura. Ideally no more than175" length, with 43" drivers legroom. Want to keep it for a long time. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![bscar2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar2/32/2468_2.png) [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/2 "2012-08-04T03:04:07Z")
Fit for vehicles is a personal thing, what fits you might not work for someone else. Why are you so hung up on the length of the vehicle? Are you relegated to on-street parking at all times? Small garage? ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/3 "2012-08-04T03:35:57Z")
Essjay…it’s time to get out and start test driving some hatchbacks. You will know when you are driving the right one but more importantly…you’ll know when you’re driving the wrong one. ---
**Author:** ![essjay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@essjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essjay)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/4 "2012-08-04T04:48:33Z")
Thanks for both replies. bscar2: i live in San Francisco, where many spaces are not marked, and it’s really convenient to be able to get into the small ones that are created when people park thoughtlessly as they always do (I am one of those dinosaurs who can parallel park well). missileman: I have driven a bunch of them, but the few that I like are not from companies that I trust to make a car that will be reliable for the long haul, and even those just barely have the legroom I need. ---
**Author:** ![RemcoW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/remcow/32/2471_2.png) [@RemcoW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RemcoW)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/5 "2012-08-04T16:46:58Z")
Look into Subaru Impreza or WRX. I’m not really tall (over 6’) but have no problem fitting in those cars. ---
**Author:** ![bscar2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar2/32/2468_2.png) [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/6 "2012-08-04T17:30:02Z")
You might look at a Mini Cooper. I test drove one several years ago and found they had good legroom for me, and I still had room to move the seat back. Mazda 2 or 3 hatchback, Ford Focus or Fiesta. Those should be able to come in under $20k new, and if you can find a left over 2012 model, and there’s 2013 models on the lot, you should be able to get a really good deal on them. ---
**Author:** ![eduk80](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/eb9ed0/32.png) [@eduk80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eduk80)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/7 "2012-08-09T19:51:02Z")
Have you looked at Scion xb? My brother is 6ft 7 and drives comfortably in my Scion. It handles well, definitly has a reputation for reliability, good mpg, hatchback, under 20k. I think it has good acceleration but I don’t know what you consider “good” ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Marc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9d8465/32.png) [@Big\_Marc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Marc)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/8 "2012-08-09T21:15:37Z")
a newer vw bettle has a lot of room inside leg and head for the front seat forget the back seat. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2012, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/9 "2012-08-09T23:31:23Z")
I’m 6’2", and I drive a 2007 Honda Fit very comfortably. It’s a great car, fun to drive, and you’d be amazed how much stuff you can put in it. Good luck. ---
**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 10, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-for-tall-driver/73897/10 "2012-08-10T00:25:26Z")
I find the current VW GTI quite roomy.