Sedans with the Most Legroom for 2024
These are the sedans with the most legroom based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s rear legroom measurements.
The small and compact car with the most legroom is the Honda Fit (39.3 inches), with the Honda Accord being the midsize car with the most legroom (40.8 inches). The Toyota Avalon ranks #1 for the large cars with the most legroom (40.3 inches).
The hybrid car with the most legroom is the Honda Accord Hybrid (40.8 inches), with the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid being the plug-in hybrid car with the most legroom (PHEV) (39 inches). The BMW i7 ranks #1 for the electric cars with the most legroom (42.8 inches).
iSeeCars has identified the best cars for rear legroom and listed them below. These cars are arranged by their size and price categories, making it easy to compare similar models across different automakers. Each category ranks cars by their rear seat legroom, expressed as inches of legroom, because our research confirmed sedans with excellent back seat legroom consistently have excellent front legroom, front headroom, and some of the overall roomiest interiors, too. Cargo volume, fuel efficiency ratings, and new and used pricing are also provided for each model.
Categories include popular mainstream sedans like the Chevy Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and Toyota Camry. But luxury shoppers can browse premium models like the Cadillac CT5 or electric options like the Tesla Model 3 or Nissan Leaf. If you’re shopping for luxury sedans, be wary of cars boasting a “coupe-like” roofline, especially if you have tall family members, as these often compromise rear seat headroom for the sake of style.
We created these rankings because we know tall drivers often struggle to find a comfortable driver’s seat. And if they’re researching a new car for both themselves and their family members they need one with sufficient interior space for front seat and rear seat passengers. Generally speaking, full-size pickup trucks and large or midsize SUVs are the best cars for taller drivers. But those vehicles are harder to maneuver and tend to get worse fuel economy than today’s full-size sedans or midsize sedans, which can still comfortably seat four or five tall adults.
The reality is, unless you need a third-row of seating and all-wheel drive, sedans offer a lot of advantages over trucks and SUVs. Beyond their higher fuel economy and more manageable size, sedans provide superior handling, with performance models like the Porsche Panamera delivering sports-car-like driving dynamics. Many feature powerful turbo engines and rapid acceleration, and they consistently cost less than an equivalently-sized crossover while still including an impressive array of safety technology and standard features.
Browsing these lists is an excellent first step in the research process, but an in-person test drive at your local dealership is a prudent move to verify driver and passenger space. Everything from a tilt and telescoping steering wheel to the impact of a sunroof on headroom will play a part in vehicle comfort for tall drivers, and should be confirmed by experiencing a midsize or large sedan in person before buying.
Seeking the roomiest sedans that also best meet your needs means identifying not only the sedans with the most legroom but also the best overall models. Each sedan listed below includes ratings for safety, reliability and resale value.
How We Rank These Cars
The Cars with the Most Legroom rank vehicles by their rear legroom measurements.
iSeeCars analyzed the interior legroom dimensions of each vehicle and ranked vehicles by their rear legroom measurements. In the event there is a tie, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
