10 Best Cars for Tall or Short Drivers
If you're shorter or taller than average, some cars can be frustrating to drive. Most manufacturers target an average height of around 5 foot 9, but there are some vehicles that are geared better for tall or short drivers.
Consumer Reports this week released a list of the top 10 best and worst cars for tall and short drivers. They took into account seat comfort, driving position, access, and view out the window - as well as making sure the vehicle scored well in road tests and reliability.
The best cars for tall drivers are the BMW 7-Series and Audi Q7, while for short drivers, it's the Subaru Forester and BMW 7 Series. What's surprising is that some cars are highly versatile and are rated high by both tall and short drivers (see below for the full list)
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10 Best | 10 Worst |
---|---|
For Tall Drivers | |
BMW 7 Series | Ford Fiesta ST |
Audi Q7 | Ford Focus ST |
Honda Pilot | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
Volvo XC90 | Fiat 124 |
Toyota Highlander | Nissan Z |
Land Rover Range Rover | Toyota Tacoma |
Audi A8 | Toyota Yaris |
Kia Cadenza | Porsche 911 |
Subaru Forester | Lexus IS |
BMW X5 | Fiat 500 Abarth |
For Short Drivers | |
Subaru Forester | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
BMW 7 Series | Fiat 124 |
Lexus ES | Chevrolet Camaro |
Acura RLX | Nissan Z |
Mercedes Benz S-Class | Ford Fiesta ST |
Subaru Outback | Toyota Tacoma |
Volvo XC90 | Ford F-250 |
Toyota Highlander | Mitsubishi Mirage |
Hyundai Sonata | Chevrolet Colorado |
Ford Flex | Jeep Renegade |
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