If you are in the market for a spacious flagship sedan, there are loads of amazing options to chose from. Nowadays we live in a world dominated by SUVs, but you simply can’t deny that a sedan is way better for 99% of situations besides off-road, which no one ever does anyway.
SUVs have become so popular that many manufacturers don’t see any sense in developing newer sedan models. That’s the reason why some brands like Ford have completely abandoned making newer non-SUV cars. If you wonder why there are no new Fiesta, Taurus, or Fusion models, well, SUVs killed them.
That does not mean that sedans are not up to par, it is just that they are not as popular as they once were. Quite the contrary, newer sedan models like the Volkswagen Passat are way more spacious when compared to similarly priced SUVs.
The Lexus ES, Subaru Legacy, Dodge Charger, Volvo S90, Audi A8, BMW 7-series, and the Mercedes Benz S-Class are some of the most spacious affordable or executive sedans money can buy. If you want the most space possible, the new Rolls Royce Phantom EWB is the roomiest sedan on the market.
Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is by no means the roomiest sedan on the market, but the Passat certainly is one of the roomiest compact sedans on the market. Besides the available space, the Passat sits somewhere in between the affordable and executive sedan segment, and it offers 42.4 inches of front legroom and 39.1 inches of rear legroom.
As of right now, the Passat is probably one of the best compact to mid-size sedan options out there as it combines practicality, space, technology, and reliability at a very competitive price. In Europe, the Passat is often regarded as the ‘’default sedan’’, and such an association is only appropriate for a truly great sedan.
Subaru Legacy
The Subaru Legacy represents one of the best inch-per $ value as it starts at around $22k, but it still offers almost 43 inches of front legroom and 39.5 inches of rear legroom. Besides the available space, the Subaru also offers an all-wheel-drive system as standard and it also benefits from superior fuel efficiency.
Between the Passat and the Subaru, the Subaru offers more room, and that’s why the Subaru Legacy earns the number one spot as the roomiest value mid-size sedan. It’s worth mentioning that this segment has seen quite a bump in popularity in recent years, and as such, the Subaru had to be on this list.
Volvo S90
Upon entering the luxury mid-size sedan segment, the Volvo S90 is there to greet you with ample space and luxury, so much so that it can’t be compared with the Passat or the Legacy. This is to be expected because the S90 and the rest of the executive segment cost considerably more money.
That being said, the S90 offers an abundance of space measuring 42.2 inches of front legroom and 40.4 inches of rear legroom. Besides the passenger space, the S90 also feels spacious as it offers a large panoramic roof and lots of adjustments for the front seats.
Audi A8
The Audi A8 is one of the largest executive German luxury sedans with 41.5 inches of front legroom which is not all that impressive, but the rear legroom measures 44.3 inches which is at the very top of its class. Besides the dimensions, the A8 offers large and wide-opening doors, plush seats with lots of adjustments.
Technology-wise, the A8 offers pretty much everything you’d expect from a luxury sedan. Reliability is certainly not class-leading, but it is better than average. What is not better than average is the cargo space as it offers less of it when compared to the rest of its segment.
BMW 7-series
The BMW 7-series has always been a fierce competitor to the Audi A8 and the Mercedes Benz S-Class in every segment imaginable. This means that these cars are fairly similar, but there are a few notable differences between the three.
The 7-series is the most spacious one of the bunch with 41.4 inches of front legroom and 44.4 inches of rear legroom. But where the 7-series differs the most is the trunk space as it offers the largest trunk space out of all the executive full-size flagship sedans.
FAQ Section
How roomy is the EWB Rolls Royce Phantom?
The Rolls Royce Phantom Extended wheelbase offers as much as 42 inches of front legroom and a cavernous 54-55 inches of rear legroom. This is more akin to a full-blown limousine, but the Phantom is technically just a four-door sedan, a very luxurious one though.
Even though the Phantom offers ample space, everything you see or touch is finished to the highest possible degree. Besides the numerous options you can opt for, the Phantom offers customizability and personalization that can not be matched by any other manufacturer.
Is legroom more important than hip room or headroom?
All three of these should be equally as important, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, tall people are mostly limited by legroom and sometimes headroom. Obese people are mostly limited by hip room and shoulder room while headroom is usually not all that important.
So, when you are choosing your next car purchase, be sure to test drive the car beforehand, especially so if you are planning on buying any type of compact car or sports car.
Are large sedans safer than SUVs?
SUVs are way safer than sedans, and that’s a given, but there are a few specifics about which type of SUV or sedan you are considering. For example, a full-size sedan like the BMW 7-series is way safer than a compact sedan, so much so that it almost rivals a compact-sized SUV.
But a BMW 7-series simply can’t match the safety ratings of mid-size and full-size SUVs. One study showed that an SUV driver is as much as 50% less likely to be killed in an accident compared to someone driving a sedan.
