Best 2025 Kia Models for Tall Drivers in Canada
Let’s face it, being tall has its perks… until you get behind the wheel. Cramped legroom, low rooflines, and awkward driving positions are all too common for taller drivers.
At Orléans Kia, we know how important space and comfort are, especially when shopping for your next ride. So we compared front headroom and legroom across the 2025 Canadian Kia lineup to figure out: which models truly fit tall drivers?
Here’s what we found.
How We Measured It
We focused on:
- Front headroom (millimetres, converted where helpful)
- Front legroom
- Seat height, posture, and ease of entry
- Real-world feel from customers over 6 feet tall
This comparison uses official 2025 Canadian Kia specifications.
2025 Kia Soul – Big on Space, Small in Size
- Front Headroom: 1,014 mm (39.9 in)
- Front Legroom: 1,045 mm (41.1 in)
Don’t let its compact shape fool you, the Kia Soul has long been a favourite for taller drivers. With an upright seating position, tall roofline, and wide cabin, it offers more usable space than many vehicles twice its size.
If you want affordability and visibility without compromising comfort, this one checks every box.
Best for: Urban drivers who want space in a compact footprint.
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2025 Kia Sportage – Comfortable, Confident SUV
- Front Headroom: 1,005 mm (39.6 in) without sunroof
- Front Legroom: 1,052 mm (41.4 in)
The Sportage is a favourite for tall drivers who want a compact SUV that actually feels roomy. With one of the highest driving positions in Kia’s lineup, tall drivers enjoy great visibility, plenty of knee and legroom, and easy access to the cabin.
Its slightly reclined seating posture adds comfort for longer commutes.
Best for: Taller drivers looking for SUV flexibility.
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2025 Kia Carnival – Space for Everyone
- Front Headroom: 1,039 mm (40.9 in)
- Front Legroom: 1,044 mm (41.1 in)
Yes, it’s a minivan, but the Kia Carnival is also Kia’s most spacious vehicle. From legroom to visibility, everything is tailored for comfort. Taller drivers benefit from deep seats, wide footwells, and massive front-row space that rivals luxury SUVs.
If you want room to stretch out in every direction—this is it.
Best for: Drivers who prioritize all-around space and comfort.
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2025 Kia EV6 – Sporty and Surprisingly Spacious
- Front Headroom: Approx. 991 mm (39.0 in)
- Front Legroom: 1,077 mm (42.4 in)
The EV6 is sleek, modern, and surprisingly roomy—at least in the front. It has one of the longest legroom measurements in Kia’s lineup, perfect for taller drivers. Just be aware: the sloping roofline can limit headroom slightly, especially in trims with a sunroof.
Still, it’s one of the most comfortable electric vehicles in its class for long legs.
Best for: Taller drivers who want performance and sustainability.
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2025 Kia K4 – A Sedan That Actually Fits
- Front Headroom: 990 mm (39.0 in)
- Front Legroom: 1,074 mm (42.3 in)
New for 2025, the Kia K4 replaces the Forte in Canada, and offers real comfort for tall drivers. It provides nearly the same legroom as the EV6 and more front-seat space than most other sedans in its class.
The cabin design feels open thanks to the low dash, and the wide shoulder room (1,436 mm) keeps it from feeling cramped.
Best for: Tall drivers who prefer a lower, sporty ride.
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Final Thoughts: What Fits Best?
- Most headroom and legroom overall: Kia Carnival
- Best compact feel with big space: Kia Soul
- Best SUV posture and visibility: Kia Sportage
- Best EV with long legroom: Kia EV6
- Best sedan for tall drivers: Kia K4
Come Test Them for Yourself
Specs are great, but nothing beats getting in and adjusting the seat yourself. If you’re over 6 feet, or just like space, visit Orléans Kia and try them out in person.
Orléans Kia — 2045 Mer-Bleue Rd, Orléans, ON
(613) 824-5421
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