In the beginning, hybrids weren’t all that practical because they sacrificed cargo and passenger space for added powertrain components. As such, these cars were lacking space when compared to their gas and diesel-powered counterparts.
Nowadays, that is not the case anymore, and even tall people can fit in many hybrid cars without any issues. A car for a tall driver has to offer superior head, leg, and shoulder space, but without sacrificing too much rear-seat space.
Cars like the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Prius, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, and the Ford C-Max are great relatively affordable hybrid cars for tall people. If you want a more upscale experience, consider buying the Lexus RX 450h, the BMW X5 Hybrid, or the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The Hyundai Sonata sedan is one of the most spacious affordable sedans on the market right now. As such, the Sonata is a great choice for someone who wants to combine lots of space, relative affordability, decent reliability, and superior efficiency.
The Sonata offers 40 inches of front headroom and more than 46 inches of front legroom. The Sonata comes standard with 60/40 split-fold rear seats and class-leading cargo space as well. It’s really hard to fault the Sonata, especially for someone in need of more space.
Toyota Prius V
It’s not a true conversation about hybrid cars of any sort without mentioning the Toyota Prius, and the Prius V variant is the most generous one when it comes to passenger and cargo space. The Prius V offers a more upright roofline which improves the headroom considerably compared to the regular Prius.
Around 40 inches of driver’s headroom, more than 41 inches of driver’s legroom is more than enough for taller drivers. The great thing about the Prius V is that all of the remaining seats are plenty spacious, so you don’t have to sacrifice too much of the rear seats to get comfortable in the front row.
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is a great car for many reasons, and one of them is the fact that it easily fits taller drivers without making any compromises. In addition to that, the Crosstrek is a great option for someone who lives an active lifestyle because the 8.7-inch ground clearance certainly does come in handy.
The Crosstrek offers around 40 inches of driver’s headroom and more than 43 inches of driver’s legroom. 43 inches of legroom is more than enough for almost every driver out there, and it means you won’t have to sacrifice rear passenger seat space to get comfortable.
Lexus RX 450h
The Lexus RX450h is classed as a mid-sized four-wheel-drive SUV, as such the RX450h should be able to comfortably haul 4 passengers over almost every type of terrain out there. The RX450h might not offer class-leading driver’s space at 38.7 inches of driver’s headroom and 41.4 inches of driver’s legroom, but what the 450h does offer is comfort.
That being said, it is easy to get comfortable in the RX450h because it offers multiple ways adjustable seats, an electrically adjustable steering wheel, armrests all around, and a quiet and serene cabin. The RX450h also offers 18 cubic feet of cargo space, which is more than plenty for four passengers.
BMW X5 xDrive 45e
Space is only relative when it comes to comfort. If you don’t have the minimum amount of outright space, no amount of luxury can make you comfortable. On the other hand, if you have the minimum amount of space, lots of luxury can make you considerably more comfortable.
The BMW X5 xDrive 45e offers almost 41 inches of driver’s headroom, but less than 40 inches of driver’s legroom. These numbers might not seem amazing at first glance, but when you consider how good the X5 is at making you comfortable, numbers become irrelevant.
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine
If you value safety, comfort, style, and elegance, the Volvo XC90 should be at the very top of your list. The XC90 offers 39 inches of driver’s headroom and 41 inches of driver’s legroom which makes the XC90 a worthy competitor.
However, if you pair the levels of comfort and ease the XC90 offers with 400hp and decent amounts of space, it is truly hard to fault the XC90. No matter how tall you are, you are likely to be comfortable inside any mid-size SUV, and the XC90 is one of the best mid-size SUVs currently on sale.
FAQ Section
Is it worth buying a hybrid car?
Times are changing, and we ought to change with it, and as such hybrid cars are now becoming somewhat of a norm in 1st world countries, but are we making the right choice if we all start transitioning towards hybrids?
Buying a hybrid only makes sense if you truly do plan on plugging it in. Lots of people who buy hybrids predominantly rely on the combustion engine, and as such, there truly is no mentionable distinction between a hybrid and a regular internal combustion engine car.
What type of car should a tall person avoid?
Most cars nowadays are spacious enough for 6 footers, especially so if you tend to travel on your own. If you often travel with passengers, well, then you should most definitely skip hatchbacks and small sedans and crossovers.
These can be spacious enough, but only if you sacrifice rear-seat legroom which makes no sense if you tend to travel with multiple passengers. Besides compact and subcompact cars, some sports cars and supercars are also way too cramped for anyone above 6 feet tall.
Is an electric car a better buy than a hybrid car?
The answer to this question depends on several different variables such as the place where you live, the charging infrastructure, the number of miles you do daily, and the availability of home wall charging.
The general rule of thumb is – if you don’t do too many miles on your daily commute, and you can charge at your home at a decent rate, you might as well opt for an EV. However, if you plan on driving long distances, only opt for an EV if the charging infrastructure is there to support you.
