Overweight driver...best car?

splinter65 · 26-07-2019 01:45PM

Thank you all so much for all the tips. We are considering them all.

Mundo7976 · 26-07-2019 01:51PM

Im 6’1 and quite heavy, just got rid of a passat which i felt was very spacious and could manage to squeeze 5 in!

ShadowHearth · 26-07-2019 03:18PM

I just wonder how heavy are we talking here? At my prime I was 185cm (5"11?) And 128kg.
Never really felt cramped in any cars. I even owned Mazda mx5 and still felt very comfortable in it.
I know op wants a small car, so if you are same size as I was, then majority of cars will be fine.
If more then that, maybe something like Ford C-max or S-max? C-max would be small form, but pretty specious inside. S-max would be just fine for any size.

ELM327 · 26-07-2019 05:09PM

As two larger people we commute every day in a Skoda Superb 2nd gen and have no room issues

Marcusm · 26-07-2019 11:20PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Can you fit comfortably in a Fabia?

Thankfully i’ve Never tried! Is it much smaller than the driver’s seat of an Octavia. I’ve had those as rentals very regularly and find them very comfortable.

My most disappointing experience was an 08 XJR; the key position interferes with my right knee. A similar experience with the convertible version of an Alfa Berra.

This is why I think you need to hop in and out and see what works for each person’s body.

Marcusm · 26-07-2019 11:22PM

ELM327 wrote: »

As two larger people we commute every day in a Skoda Superb 2nd gen and have no room issues

I’d be surprised if anyone had problems in a Superb! I’ve done 400 miles in a day in a Mini with a similarly sized brother without hassle (or at least no hassle due to the size of the car).

MrMusician18 · 26-07-2019 11:52PM

Marcusm wrote: »

I’d be surprised if anyone had problems in a Superb! I’ve done 400 miles in a day in a Mini with a similarly sized brother without hassle (or at least no hassle due to the size of the car).

I find it hard to believe you could carry two 30 stone men in a mini, at least in any sort of comfort.
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/03/12/3A05E65F00000578-3900628-image-m-45_1478176517200.jpg

60 some is close to a minis Max carrying capacity afaik.

mark26ireland · 27-07-2019 12:38AM

Smart Car?

Pintman Paddy Losty · 27-07-2019 12:40AM

I'm 17 stone and drive an audi Q8. It's very roomy for me. The wife gives out that it's too high and she struggles to drive it but that suits me to be honest.

Marcusm · 27-07-2019 02:23PM

MrMusician18 wrote: »

I find it hard to believe you could carry two 30 stone men in a mini, at least in any sort of comfort.
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/03/12/3A05E65F00000578-3900628-image-m-45_1478176517200.jpg

60 some is close to a minis Max carrying capacity afaik.

I have a 62” chest, 54” waist. Hard to find a scales big enough but I am going to say 30 stone or near enough at that stage. It was a 2009 Cooper S convertible (black with JCW stying pack and cream leather interior). I actually find getting in and out of my Minis (on 3rd one) easier than my 2005 Range Rover 4.2SC. They are also less tiring from driving, perhaps because of less wind noise.

Marcusm · 27-07-2019 02:24PM

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

I'm 17 stone and drive an audi Q8. It's very roomy for me. The wife gives out that it's too high and she struggles to drive it but that suits me to be honest.

I think it’s ironic that the Q8 is smaller than Q7. Perhaps s silly observation.

MrMusician18 · 27-07-2019 03:26PM

Marcusm wrote: »

I have a 62” chest, 54” waist. Hard to find a scales big enough but I am going to say 30 stone or near enough at that stage. It was a 2009 Cooper S convertible (black with JCW stying pack and cream leather interior). I actually find getting in and out of my Minis (on 3rd one) easier than my 2005 Range Rover 4.2SC. They are also less tiring from driving, perhaps because of less wind noise.

You've done it so I won't doubt you. It must be a bit roomier than it appears from the outside at least.

Spook_ie · 27-07-2019 03:39PM

Look to the cars that overweight taximen drive, Skoda Octavia, Superb for my money.

5'11" too many stones according to doctor

Marcusm · 27-07-2019 04:08PM

MrMusician18 wrote: »

You've done it so I won't doubt you. It must be a bit roomier than it appears from the outside at least.

I only responded becasue of the "I find it hard to believe...". Fact is that the ability of people to fit comfortably in cars is generally a personal thing which is why I'll continue to say to the OP, get off your ass and go try them out!

kerten · 28-07-2019 01:58AM

Any hatchback class above fabia would probably make you happy width wise.

I would also look at less sporty seats with large sitting area (honda jazz is good for its class).

Getting in and out easy with extra weight is all about high roof and higher seating positions. Ford focus up to 2012 had those.

Mpvs like Cmax, scenic would be super easy to live with and they are not bigger than usual hb.

Also keep eye on huge middle consoles as they give discomfort by restricting knee space.

Forgot to add that: drive volvo and saabs with leather seats before making a decision.

punisher5112 · 28-07-2019 11:16AM

Be careful with fords as seat belts are quite tight.

I find the focus a tight fit to be honest and constantly hit my head getting in or out.

Dravokivich · 28-07-2019 01:39PM

Not so sure on recommending saabs. I had a saab 93. I'm a slim guy, but was encroached upon by anyone in the passenger seat that was heavy set.

LariToper · 29-07-2019 09:45AM

I also have to say that a Mini (ironically) has one of the roomiest cabins of any car I've been in. The problem is the seats are very low to the ground so if you thing that'd be a problem then you'd have to rule them out. Also worth noting that the Cooper S models are extremely stiffly sprung, so probably not comfortable in that sense. That being said I've carried 4 men all about 12 stone and it never felt close to bottoming out or anything like that.

kerten · 29-07-2019 11:18AM

Dravokivich wrote: »

Not so sure on recommending saabs. I had a saab 93. I'm a slim guy, but was encroached upon by anyone in the passenger seat that was heavy set.

I am the same with any saloon/hb car after driving MPVs, crossover/SUVs daily. It is all about what you are used to and noticing how easy to get in and out of a higher seating position.

Overweight driver...best car?

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