Going from a 1.2 to 2.0 litre when I'm only a shy 5ft in height

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I have just purchased a new car which I will be picking up next week! I currently have a small car which has been great but it will not pass the next MOT and it isn't worth much in value now. I test drive a BMW Series 1 and it was really nice, however very different because it is a lot bigger than my other car! The main issue is that I am petite! I had the seat fully forward and tilted up and I managed to drive it fine so I don't know why I'm worrying? I'm worried because it is faster, bigger and I guess I'm worried I may scrape or bump it! Has anyone who is my height transitioned from a small to a big car?

As long as you can sit comfortably and operate the car safely im not sure what your height has to do with it. My friend has dwarfism and drives a big (apapted) car.

I'm 5ft 2 and have always driven bigger cars. The seats are all adjustable, it makes no difference at all.

Don't worry.

I'm 5', and have driven everything from 500cc tiny cars, to souped up boy racers, people carriers, and currently a 3.2 litre pickup.

As long as you can get the seat pumped up high enough, and can reach the pedals, the size of you doesn't matter at all.

(having said that, I'm fully aware that given how close I am to the steering wheel, if that air bag goes off I'm going to get my bell well and truly rung - but again, that's true no matter the size of the car)

Another five footer here, have driven many different vehicles, and agree with Micke. Especially about the airbag thing. :(

I have a friend who is 5’ nothing and weighs less than 7 stone. She drives a van!

I'm 5ft 1 and until recently drove 2 ltr 4×4 for years no problem.

I'm 5 ft and have a 1 series and I love it!!! Enjoy it I know what you mean but I just generally don't like driving big cars, nothing to do with my height

thank you everyone. I'm so silly I know! I really need to stop being a baby lol

@JcHcks do you know if the wheel is adjustable? Can it go forward backward, up and down?

Yea the steering wheel is adjustable. Definitely up and down, not sure about forward/back I've never done it. Honestly I love it and love the speed 😉

I'm 5 ft and drive a really big car . It's never been a problem . I don't realise I'm little though 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@JcHcks if you remember or go out in it next, do you mind checking for me please?! Sorry sounds so rude doesn't it lol I really should've checked when I did a test drive in it I can drive it fine but with the air bag issue would like if the wheel went in a bit more

No that's fine mine does both, up and down and front and back but I normally just adjust the height. The airbag is scary isn't it, I'm terrified incase I ever get hit or have an accident

Great thank you @JcHcks at least I know I can adjust it forward for when I put my seat right forward. I know that's what I'm worried about! I'm sure it'll be fine haha. I have to do it at some point can't keep driving a small clown car lol

Not entirely sure what engine size has to do with whether you’ll fit comfortably? Surely if you’ve driven it and can find a good driving position then job’s a good un?

Bigger engine = bigger car lol

Thank you x

I found a courtesy name horrible to drive and I'm 5ft. I found I was so far forward to reach the pedals safely that if I drove for any length of time, my elbows and knees ached something chronic.

Not name ffs- bmw

I'm just over five foot and have been driving a Jumbo transit today. It's something like 21 foot long by nine foot high.

As long as you can sit comfortably you'll be fine. Don't be that tiny woman who can't do anything because they're too short!

I also drive a 2l Zafira on a daily basis!

What's engine size got to do with your height?!

Exactly what red said. I'm baffled what the engine size has to do with your height !

I read after I posted she had replied to someone else bigger engine = bigger car but obviously this isn't always the case seeing as you can get a 2.0 litre engines in small cars and big cars can also have small engines lol

I just assume that bigger engine means bigger car haha. I am obviously more dippy than I thought lol

OP you will know if one car is bigger than the other, but your engine size and height have zero connection.

OP you will know if one car is bigger than the other, but your engine size and height have zero connection.