Do you often find yourself making unwelcome friends with your car's roof?
If so, you need a car that can comfortably fit tall people – perfect for our lofty friends on the far end of the bell curve. So, if you're long of leg and have your head closer to the clouds, any of these 10 cars would be a perfect fit.
Most are available as great-value nearly new and used cars from Motorpoint.
SEAT Ibiza – best small car for tall people
Small hatchbacks aren't always the best choice for tall people. Low rooflines and cramped cabins are fairly common in this segment. However, SEAT has quietly increased the size of the Ibiza over time – just like the Volkswagen Polo with which it shares a platform – and the car is now roughly the size of family hatches from just a few years ago. As a result, you can comfortably seat tall adults up front, and you'll even be able to squeeze your tall friends in the back as long as you're only going for a short ride.
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MG4 – best compact car for tall people
Because of the flexibility of a purely electric powertrain – the batteries are stashed under the floor and there's no big engine to package in – EVs that were always designed to be EVs are incredibly spacious inside. One of the best is the MG4, which is the same size as the VW Golf but offers vastly more legroom. Lots of front-seat adjustment means plenty of space for your legs and, even if you're a basketball player, there's still room for a tall-ish adult behind you. The MG costs very little to run, it's affordable to buy and even the base model gets more than 200 miles to a charge.
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Volkswagen Passat – best family car for tall people
For years, tall folk have known about the sheer amount of space you get in a Skoda Superb. Well, now there's a more premium version. The Passat borrows all the Superb's best bits and puts the familiar VW badge on the front. Space in the front and rear seats is simply palatial, and there's a vast boot too. What's more, the Passat is even more comfortable than the Superb, and both come with the option of a plug-in hybrid engine that promises over 80 miles of pure-electric driving – plus fast-charging and the backup of a petrol engine for cross-continent journeys.
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Kia Sportage – best SUV for tall people
For tall buyers, SUVs make an obvious choice because their taller bodies generally mean more interior head and legroom. Despite the excess of talented choices out there, we reckon the Kia Sportage should be near the top of your list. You get a spacious, practical cabin trimmed in far nicer materials than you'd ever expect to find in a Kia, along with a range of powerful, high-tech hybridised engines that effortlessly balance performance and economy. All that comes backed with the reassurance of Kia's seven-year warranty.
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Toyota Yaris Cross – best small SUV for tall people
SUVs needn't be big and bulky with a heavy thirst for fuel, and the Toyota Yaris Cross proves that. This uses the brand's proven full-hybrid technology to deliver average fuel economy north of 60mpg – even with lots of urban driving – without the need to plug in and recharge. Plus, the 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor make a punchy pairing for excellent around-town acceleration. Unlike the smaller Yaris, the Yaris Cross has room for tall adults in both the front and rear rows despite its compact size, mainly thanks to its tall body and lofty driving position.
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Skoda Kodiaq – best seven seater for tall people
The Czech brand scores a spot in this list thanks to its unwavering commitment to building practical cars. So, if you're looking for a practical car that can seat seven, the Skoda Kodiaq should be very near the top of your list. The cabin is simply enormous, with lots of room in the front two rows, and just about enough space in the sixth and seventh seats to squeeze adults back there for short trips. Fold those spare pews down, however, and you get a cave-like cargo area that'll easily handle even the most ambitious of trips to the tip.
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Land Rover Discovery – best 4x4 for tall people
Land Rover's lineup is full of bulky off-roaders – almost all of which would make a good choice for a tall driver. However, if you want the capability and the practicality of a Land Rover, and don't need the flashy image of a Range Rover, then the Discovery might be the perfect choice. Its cabin is simply enormous, giving plenty of passenger space across all three rows, and the materials and build quality are some of the best yet in a Land Rover. Of course, it's nearly unstoppable off road, with lots of ground clearance and clever drive modes.
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Audi TT – best sports car for tall people
Sports cars generally aren't designed for tall people. Most are small and light, which means sacrifices have been made in terms of passenger space – putting popular models like the Mazda MX-5 out of reach for the tallest drivers. Rather than copping out and suggesting you buy a convertible that technically has 'infinite' headroom, why not consider the Audi TT? This sports coupe has zippy turbo petrol engines, agile handling and just enough space to fit taller drivers. You still have the option of the Audi TT Roadster convertible if you want the wind-in-your-hair experience.
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Kia EV3 – best EV for tall people
Cars designed from the ground up to be EVs are usually among the most practical models, as they can stretch the cabin out into the space that would otherwise be taken up by an engine. Nowhere is this more obvious than on the Kia EV3 – the Ford Puma-sized option in its 'EV' range of electric cars. This is a fairly compact SUV with a footprint no larger than a typical family hatchback, but you get acres of interior space thanks to its long wheelbase and tall bodywork. That not only means it can fit tall passengers, but they'll find it easier to get into the cabin thanks to its big door openings.
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Volvo XC90 – best luxury car for tall people
So many drivers in the luxury segment flock to the obvious German brands. If your tastes are just a little more sophisticated, however, why not try this slick-suited Swede – the Volvo XC90. Remarkably, this spacious seven-seat SUV has been on sale virtually unchanged for more than a decade, with a big recent update to keep it feeling modern. The design is desirable but understated, with none of the vulgar, aggressive edge found in its Teutonic rivals. On the road, its well-judged ride and calm cabin make it easy to cross continents.
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