I agree. Although I often drive with empty rear seats, I sit in rear seat myself to test the roominess. I find many cars' rear head room is insufficient. I am only 6 ft tall. Maybe because of my seating habbit: straight lower-back.

German cars are more ergonomic than Toyota's, I think. When I drove Toyota Corolla or Subaru Impreza, I felt the driving position was somewhat uncomfortable. I feel better when I drive old W124.

While Passat gives room for a big driver, it is also in Top 10 Vehicles for Shorter Drivers, Edmunds.com.

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1992 300D 2.5 turbo diesel. 319 k miles.
124.128 chassis, 602.962 engine, 722.418 tranny.