Which car is suitable for a family with several tall people?

The automotive world is full of cars designed and equipped with different features to meet people's various needs. Often when discussing spacious cars, people refer to the need for space to transport luggage, strollers, and dog crates in the cargo area, but this time we'll focus on the passenger cabin and how taller people can travel without having their knees bent and their heads hitting the roof over every bump.

When it comes to legroom, wheelbase is a key factor – the distance between the front and rear wheel axles. A long wheelbase naturally allows for more generous legroom, and when combined with a tall car, the overall package offers excellent spaciousness in terms of length and height. This is especially important for families where children have grown into taller teenagers.

Traditional passenger cars, especially wagons, have long been reliable space marvels. Their long wheelbase often guarantees the best rear legroom. These options offer a smooth ride and effortless driving experience, making longer trips enjoyable.

Skoda Superb is known for its excellent legroom and is the choice of many tall people due to its spaciousness. Skoda Superb Combi is the wagon version of the model.

The Skoda Superb Scout model is also available, which is a crossover-style wagon with increased ground clearance.

For the smallest family passengers, some Superb models may have optional ISOFIX attachments also on the front passenger seat. This should always be verified with our car salesperson on a case-by-case basis.

In the Superb model, ISOFIX attachments are found on the outer seats of the rear bench. They also have TopTether upper attachment points.

This corporate sibling of the Superb also offers excellent legroom, although not quite at the Superb's level. Volkswagen Passat is available as a sedan and wagon (Volkswagen Passat Variant).

These premium models are long and spacious. Volvo has traditionally focused on travel comfort, and the rear seat space is top-notch. Volvo V90 is the wagon version of the model and Volvo S90 is the sedan.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers very good and comfortable space for tall passengers, with premium-class comfort. Available as both wagon and sedan models.

BMW 5 Series sedan and the wagon model Touring offer good space for effortless everyday life. BMW is known for its driving characteristics, so this model doesn't compromise on driving pleasure, even though it offers more space.

SUVs are an excellent solution, as their high seating position improves driving comfort and visibility, and makes getting in and loading easy. They offer plenty of space, especially in width and height.

Here are examples of spacious SUVs.

Škoda Kodiaq is the SUV counterpart to the Superb and an extremely spacious SUV, which is also available as a 7-seater.

In the Kodiaq model, ISOFIX attachments are found on the outer seats of the rear bench and have TopTether upper attachment points.

For the front passenger seat, ISOFIX attachments have been available as an optional extra. You can ask our car salesperson about this or check yourself between the backrest and seat to see if there are metal attachments.

In the 7-seater model, the third row of seats may not have ISOFIX attachments or may only have one position, so check the specific details with our car salesperson.

Volvo XC90 is the largest model in the lineup and an excellent space solution for tall people. There's plenty of room in both length and height, and the cargo space won't run out quickly. The design of the car also allows for a crate for a larger dog in the cargo area, whereas in the slightly lower Volvo V90, the sloping design of the tailgate somewhat reduces the dimensions for a crate.

The slightly smaller Volvo XC60 is Europe's best-selling SUV. It offers enough space for passengers and cargo. Volvo is known as a pioneer in safety, so its popularity as a safe and spacious family car is unparalleled.

Mercedes-Benz GLE is a premium-class model that offers space and particularly comfortable travel comfort. This model is also available as a 7-seater. The roof line design allows for safe placement of a dog crate in the cargo area, for example.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 are electric cars (on the E-GMP platform) designed with an extremely long wheelbase and flat floor, which guarantees exceptionally good legroom relative to their short body dimensions. Although they are two different brands, the cars are built on the same platform. The models differ from each other in style, driving feel, and interior.

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric cars' floor design enables good use of space. The models offer the height and space of an SUV.

In these models, the wheelbase is long, which provides good space for legs. Model X is one of the most spacious electric cars and a popular family car today. Model Y is a more compact crossover.

When you've found a car that suits your needs in terms of features, it's time to move on to practical matters. Get to know the car. Adjust the driver's seat to a position that suits you and start examining the space left for the rear seats. Can someone sit behind the driver and how comfortably can they position their legs? Does their head touch the roof?

If you have smaller children in the family and need ISOFIX attachments – check between the backrest and seat to see if there are metal ISOFIX attachments. Our salespeople will help you determine the attachments. Note that in some Skoda Superb and Kodiaq models, attachments may also be found on the front seat. And if the Skoda Kodiaq is a 7-seater, the third row of seats may not have ISOFIX attachments. Verify these details with our salespeople.

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