People of all sizes, be they fat, tall, short, tiny, or even average-sized, can have issues when it comes to finding the car that is comfortable and "fits" right. And, after all, we spend a whole lot of time in our cars. Comfort is a big issue, to say nothing of proper fit being very important when it comes to safety.

Our database covers automobiles from 1997 to present. These pages will give you some guidance when it comes to the general roominess of automobile front seat interiors. These ratings are based on head and leg room. 

You will need to consider other variables, such as the angle of the steering wheel, that might affect your comfort. Something else to consider - I know many fat people who rave about the VW Beetles, but here they are listed as having cramped front seats. It is interesting to note that a lot of the bigger cars have cramped front seat interiors, while some of the small cars are very roomy. You will also notice the general trend of interior room becoming smaller the closer you get to the newest models. Mini-vans, which popped up all over the place as THE family car to have, often have very cramped front seats. In the end, you just have to try cars on to get the right fit for yourself. 

A SizeWise.com visitor would like to share this bit of information with everyone.

"I just went through the process of buying my first ever, brand new car. I wanted to tell you that I purchased a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. I weigh 355 and am 5’07 inches, meaning I carry my weight in my belly/hip area. I fit just fine in my new car WITH my winter coat ON and a seat belt extender. The package that I got on my van came with movable pedals so I have the seat all the way back and the pedals up and drive just fine. With the gear shift on the dash I have more room to overlap in the middle and no major console squeezing me between it and the door. VERY, very comfortable, I also wanted to let you know that the seat belt extenders for my van fit ALL the seat belts in the car, first, second and third row seats. I now have three in my car for friends and family to be so very comfortable. My experience with my friends Mitsubishi Endeavor is that the seat belt extenders that come from the dealer only fit the front row. Anyway, I was so sad to see that you had listed the dodge grand caravan as a C on your website. Please reconsider and tell people about the wonders of movable peddles, it is just a button on the steering wheel that moves the peddles. Thanks. Kari"

Kari makes a good point everyone should keep in mind - these listings are only measurements and meant as general guidelines. What works for one 300 pound person may not work for another. (Thanks, Kari!)

We've provided information obtained, in most cases, from The Car Book by Jack Gillis. This book is quite comprehensive in covering all aspects of car buying. The version covering current year models is available through online outlets like Amazon.com. We highly recommend obtaining a copy when you begin your search for a new car.

Cars are listed alphabetically, by manufacturer. Just click on the section below for information regarding that year's models.  We don't know why there are some gaps in the years that various cars are listed. In some instances, various models have been discontinued. But that doesn't explain all of them. We have listed what was available each year. The rest will just require using an educated guess.

Cars A - C          Cars D - H         Cars I - M        Cars N - Z

Click here for information on appropriate seat belt use and making adjustments when the belt is an inadequate fit.