The tall and short of it

While most cars are supposedly designed for a wide range of physiques and statures, many vehicles don't accommodate shorter or taller drivers very well. 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 2009 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 Dodge Viper and the Lotus Elise. 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

For short drivers