Car for a tall family that is small-ish and good to drive

[sosidge]

My son has hit 5'10" at age 13 and is probably going to get a lot taller (wouldn't be surprised if he ends up around 6'4" within a few years). My daughter is also 5'10" (fingers crossed she has stopped growing), I'm 6'1".

Looking for a car that is not too big on the outside but will accommodate a 6'4" passenger, ideally in either front or back, with a 5'10" passenger sat either behind or in front of them.

Would also like it to be good to drive. Not necessarily fast, but something that can be hustled along a B-road if the opportunity arises.

Would prefer something from the last 3 years, but will consider older.

Shortlist so far is:

- Seat/Cupra Leon
- Cupra Formentor
- Focus

Budget equivalent to 25k I suppose. Any other suggestions?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Sorry, no help, but I read the title & immediately thought

[Canon_Fodder]

Mini Countryman Cooper S if you can stand it's looks?

[Glosphil]

I have a 2018 mk3 Seat Leon & very much doubt that some-one 6'4" tall would be comfortable in the back. Have been in the rear of a mk4 Leon & it didn't appear to have more head/leg room than the mk3.

[Back2theFuji]

Would you not be better off looking at an MPV or tall estate?

[ZX10R NIN]

I hate to be a killjoy but you can pretty much forget hatchbacks I'm 6'7 & turn hatchbacks/3 Series/A4's etc into 3/4 seaters so in reality you'll need something bigger but you have a healthy budget so there are some good options.

I'll go leftfield first.

Insignia Elite Nav 260:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205025...

Kia Stinger 3.3T:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206046...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206016...

2.0T:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205105...

3.0S Quattroporte:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206156...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203183...

S90 T5 R Design:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206136...

Arteon R Line 280, same car as the Superb Sportline but I prefer the looks of the VW:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201071...

If you decide you car work with a C Class sized car the the 3.0TT Q50 S is an interesting option:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205195...

[LeoSayer]

Cupra Formentor can be had close that budget but only the 1.5 not the fast one

[Mouse Rat]

Skoda Octavia VRS would be perfect and has enough legroom for 6"6 driver and 6ft+ passengers.

[defblade]

Having to solve a similar set of needs (me 6'4", daughter 5'10"), I've ended up with a Skoda Rapid Spaceback. From my research at the time, get the youngest 1.2 you can, rather than the slightly newer 1.0s.

It will never set the world on fire, but it's a tidy steer and there's plenty of room for all passengers - I can sit behind myself , if you know what I mean (and I can do that in a mk1 Aygo, too, so if you want a really small car...)
It's a head car rather than a heart car.

The Sport (approx 120bhp engine, the fastest petrol) and I think the Tech have the extended glass, which includes a glass panoramic roof which I also find helps with perceived headroom and general airiness.

14 Sports on Autotrader at the moment
Evo quite likes them

[jaydeeuk1]

I've sat in back of a 2017 generation focus before with a 6"2 driver in front of me, and my knees were pretty much pressed against seat in front. Didnt realise how cramped they are in the back. These cars are fine for young families, but with a group of 5"10 and above you wouldn't want to travel far.

[take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey]

ZX10R NIN said:

I hate to be a killjoy but you can pretty much forget hatchbacks I'm 6'7 & turn hatchbacks/3 Series/A4's etc into 3/4 seaters so in reality you'll need something bigger but you have a healthy budget so there are some good options.

I'll go leftfield first.

Insignia Elite Nav 260:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205025...

Kia Stinger 3.3T:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206046...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206016...

2.0T:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205105...

3.0S Quattroporte:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206156...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203183...

S90 T5 R Design:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206136...

Arteon R Line 280, same car as the Superb Sportline but I prefer the looks of the VW:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201071...

If you decide you car work with a C Class sized car the the 3.0TT Q50 S is an interesting option:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205195...

How the bloody hell do you fit on a zx10? You must look like a frog sat on a matchbox (how a mate described me on cbr600rr @ 6'5")

[McAndy]

Mouse Rat said:

Skoda Octavia VRS would be perfect and has enough legroom for 6"6 driver and 6ft+ passengers.

I guess you mean the Mk3, as the Mk2 certainly does not!

[Depthhoar]

BMW i3.

Definitely ticks the good-to-drive and smallish car box.

I'm 6' 3" and the i3 would easily accommodate someone 5' 10" sitting immediately behind me.

Caveat: the rear suicide doors are, shall we say, an acquired taste!

[raspy]

Honda Jazz. Small but can accomodate four six footers very comfortably. Rear legroom exceptional, even compared to much larger cars.

[ZX10R NIN]

take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:

How the bloody hell do you fit on a zx10? You must look like a frog sat on a matchbox (how a mate described me on cbr600rr @ 6'5")

I look ridiculous on the newer 10R but my 2005 ZX10R is just fine as is my MV & S1000RR, I wouldn't attempt to fit on a 600

[Boringvolvodriver]

raspy said:

Honda Jazz. Small but can accomodate four six footers very comfortably. Rear legroom exceptional, even compared to much larger cars.

That was my thought although the fun to drive but May be lacking!

[Mouse Rat]

McAndy said:

Mouse Rat said:

Skoda Octavia VRS would be perfect and has enough legroom for 6"6 driver and 6ft+ passengers.

I guess you mean the Mk3, as the Mk2 certainly does not!

Yep MK3.

[Hub]

It's a bit awkward looking and not very common, but the BMW 3 series GT is a very practical car.