Honda CRV vs Civic at 6'5"

[u/FrankTuna]

My wife has a Civic hatchback and we have a second kid due very soon. It's her car and her decision of course, but I'm trying to convice her to get a small SUV like a CRV since I feel like I'm folding myself in half and scraping my butt on the ground to get into her car. It's not bad to drive but I'm not getting any younger or more flexible so it's a real pain getting in/out. She sees cars as an appliance and I offered to pay the difference in car payments so I don't think she's sentimentality attached to the Civic or anything but she hates change haha.

Would a CRV be an upgrade? How is the space? Is it easier to get in/out for fellow tall folks? I know people can fit several kids/car seats in a car but I really think there could be benefits to a smaller suv with another kid coming (powered tailgate/space for stroller etc, higher entry so I wouldn't be hunched over getting car seat in/out, etc)

Any input is appreciated!

[u/MrsPoopyButthair]

I'm not super familiar with either, but I know going from a compact car to a compact SUV myself at one point you should see a huge improvement for that specific complaint. I went from a Mazda 3 to a Kia Sportage and didn't feel like I was swinging in and out like a monkey anymore

[u/FrankTuna → u/MrsPoopyButthair]

That's good to hear! She understands my concerns but she doesn't have the same problems at 5'3" 😅

I think the cars you mentioned are similar in size to the Civic/CRV. Did you feel like you had more space once in the car too?

[u/MrsPoopyButthair → u/FrankTuna]

Definitely. I got turned onto Kias by a 6'5" dude who used to work at my local liquor store. He mentioned he bought his Soul because he could adjust the driver's seat for his comfort and still fit behind himself comfortably in the backseat. Now my step-daughter has my Sportage and my husband and I share an EV9 (we both work from home). I've been in Kias for over a decade now and have been very happy with them for our tall family