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Best cars for tall or short drivers

Last updated: April 2013

Ford Flex

To find out which vehicles are better or worse for each, Consumer Reports took a closer look at test scores of recently tested vehicles, that are still relevant to the 2012 models, for seat comfort, driving position, access, and the view out. The shortest tester is 5 feet 1 inch, while the tallest is 6 feet 4 inches.

A handful of cars are especially versatile and were rated very highly by both tall and short testers. Families with different-sized drivers might consider the Honda Accord or the Subaru Forester. Similarly, several models serve neither tall nor short drivers well, such as the Chevrolet Camaro and the Jeep Wrangler. Sports cars by their very nature cater poorly to both extremes: Tall people hit the roof, while short people can't reach the clutch.

For tall drivers

10 Best

10 Worst
Audi A8 BMW Z4
Ford Flex
 Fisker Karma
Honda Odyssey Ford Focus ST
Lexus GS
 Jeep Liberty
Lexus LS
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
 Nissan Z
Subaru Forester
Porsche Boxster
Volvo S80 Toyota Tacoma
Volvo XC70 Toyota Yaris

For short drivers

10 Best

10 Worst
Acura MDX Chevrolet Camaro
BMW 7 Series Dodge Ram 1500
Honda Accord
 Dodge Ram 2500
Honda Odyssey Jeep Liberty
Hyundai Equus
 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Lexus ES
 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Lexus LS
 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Lexus RX Nissan Z
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
 Porsche Boxster
Subaru Forester Toyota FJ Cruiser
   

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