VW Golf Leg & Head Room for Tall Driver

[doink]

Hi All

Thinking about getting myself a Golf GTI, however, I'm 6"4' and a little worried about legroom for tall drivers. Are there any other tall drivers that can comment on the Golf's leg / head room before I head down to the local dealer to take a closer inspection?

Thanks

[gtimk5]

Welcome Doink, hope you enjoy it here. Plenty of room in the Mk5s, more room than in any other Golf.
Do it, you know you want to!!!
Andrew :)

[Treza360]

Plenty of head room. I have a mate who's also that height and he has enought head room in the MkIV and the V is taller than it. Leg room wise you should be right but I don't know how well those behind you will go. They should still have enough rear leg room though without being that uncomfortable.
Welcome aboard by the way. :)
Cheers,
Trent

[r-btype]

I'm 6'6" and no probs here. Seat isn't even all the way back.

[STV4SYT]

Yeah, im 6'3 and even got the sunroof and have no issues at all.


Do it you wont regret it.

[bugayev]

I'm 6'5", and have absolutely no issues at all. The height-adjustable seat is fantastic, means I can drop it down and give myself some more space, and then pump it all the way up when my girlfriend drives :)

[andy3209595]

I'm also 6'5 and have a 07 3dr GTI. Of the 23 cars I have owned since 1991, this is the most ergonomically friendly I have had. Heaps of head room and a b-pillar that is not staring you in the face every time you turn your head to the right. I did heaps of research and no other car at the time compared ergonomically, in that price range /size.

[gregozedobe]

I haven't measured specifically, but I think my Octy has slightly more room than a Golf. I know I don't have the driver's seat anywhere near the end of its rearward travel, and I actually have the seat raised slightly and still have loads of headroom (but I'm only 6'2, so a bit of a short-arse in this company).

[GTom]

On the lower end of 6'3... Still have plenty of give in the front seat and room to fit the head.

[gerhard]

I'm only 5'11" , but I have the seat adjusted forward so my left foot fits on the footrest (DSG), and I have the steering wheel all the way back.

When I look at how far forward the seat is, I feel a little self-conscious, because it's so far forward compared to any other vehicle I've had.

These little babies have enormous space for drivers, as all the above beanpoles :) have attested.

I reckon tall blokes shouldn't be allowed to buy any other car :biggrin:

[WEDEL.1]

I'm around 6' 5" and seat is not all the way back.

Same applies to our 2003 Polo.

Maris

[docjames]

6'5" here. Golf is very confortable with my head nowhere near the roof. Much better head and legroom of almost every car i've been in with exception of the E46 BMW 3 series.

[DionM]

6'8" here. I find my Jetta a touch roomier than my mother-in-laws MkV Golf (perhaps the seat goes back just a little more) but both are okay, given the exterior size. I have more problems with legroom than headroom and the narrower centre console helps (I cannot drive a Passat comfortably, for example).

[alexander_the]

Hi All

Thinking about getting myself a Golf GTI, however, I'm 6"4' and a little worried about legroom for tall drivers. Are there any other tall drivers that can comment on the Golf's leg / head room before I head down to the local dealer to take a closer inspection?

Thanks

I am 6.4, 100kg. Sunroof. Seats are perfect fit. Had a Honda Accord Euro before and there was a struggle: Low roof (due to the sunroof), not much leg room and that in the family sedan!!! Golf - Perfect!

[Fanaki]

I am 5"7' and have no problems what so ever in my MKV. brialliant car.

[gregozedobe]

I'd suggest all you "vertically advantaged" people out there cross off the Liberty (and Outback) from your list, I'm only 6' 2" and I felt a bit like I was driving a letter box !

However, if you want an upright driving position, with room for a top hat as well !, then try a VW T5 Transporter (or Multivan, unless they have c0cked it up with too much ceiling trim. And it is a surprisingly good, comfortable highway cruiser (but less adept in heavy, stop-start traffic).

[benough]

I am 6'4" and it was the only hatch that I fitted into.

It's better than my Dad's VZ bommodore and it's a much bigger car.

[comfortline]

Plenty of room. And unlike a late model Falcon EA-BF or commodore VT on the windscreen isnt in your forehead.

Yet to try the latest FG, but we'll see.

[doink]

Thanks all for your replies. I picked up my new Golf GTI on NYE. I can't believe how much room there actually is in these cars. Fantasic for tall drivers.

This forum has been fantastic, a wealth of information and certainly assisted me with my final decision on the Golf.

[BarneyBoy]

Thanks all for your replies. I picked up my new Golf GTI on NYE. I can't believe how much room there actually is in these cars. Fantasic for tall drivers.

This forum has been fantastic, a wealth of information and certainly assisted me with my final decision on the Golf.

Congratulations!
You'll find the forum is indeed a wealth of information, with members very willing to share what they know. Happy driving :driver:

[MissVuks]

Hi All

Thinking about getting myself a Golf GTI, however, I'm 6"4' and a little worried about legroom for tall drivers. Are there any other tall drivers that can comment on the Golf's leg / head room before I head down to the local dealer to take a closer inspection?

Thanks

my boyf is 6'4 and drives my polo gti quite comfortably. I don't think you will have any issues at alll in a golf gti

[Greg Roles]

I'm only 5'11" , but I have the seat adjusted forward so my left foot fits on the footrest (DSG), and I have the steering wheel all the way back.

When I look at how far forward the seat is, I feel a little self-conscious, because it's so far forward compared to any other vehicle I've had.

These little babies have enormous space for drivers, as all the above beanpoles :) have attested.

I reckon tall blokes shouldn't be allowed to buy any other car :biggrin:

Nothin' at all wrong with 5' 11" mate, in fact I reckon it's the perfect size, just quietly!

[SoVeReIgN]

Jesus how many people on this forum are so rediculously tall.
I'm amazed.
:biggrin:

[TIM MCN]

Hi Doink, I am 6'4" and own a MKV 5 door GTI. which has plenty of head room and a comfortable driving position.

[doink]

Jesus how many people on this forum are so rediculously tall.
I'm amazed.
:biggrin:

Perhaps your the odd one here :)

As per my previous post, you've convinced me and I've purchased my new car..


Thanks all for your replies. I picked up my new Golf GTI on NYE. I can't believe how much room there actually is in these cars. Fantasic for tall drivers.

This forum has been fantastic, a wealth of information and certainly assisted me with my final decision on the Golf.