It's perhaps the difference between leg-tall and torso-tall. I'm in the latter category and to this day I can't safely drive in most cars with a sunroof. Thin

It's perhaps the difference between leg-tall and torso-tall. I'm in the latter category and to this day I can't safely drive in most cars with a sunroof. Things have improved a lot over the last 20 years or so: it used to be I couldn't fit into any sedan less than full-size, whereas now many sedans other than subcompact are okay.