Your backseat passengers will love you if you give some thought to rear legroom when mulling candidates for your next vehicle purchase. A spacious second row is essential if you frequently travel three- or four-deep with passengers who are 6 feet or taller in height.
Top 12 Sedans Under $50,000 With the Most Rear Legroom for 2012
These 12 sedans are all excellent bets in that regard. They're the 12 models with a starting price of less than $50,000 that offer the most rear legroom. The list includes full-size sedans like the Ford Taurus, family sedans like the Toyota Camry, and even smaller models like the Volkswagen Jetta. All measurements shown are in inches.
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Rear legroom: 40.9
Rear legroom: 40.5

3. 2012 Chrysler 300 (tie)
Rear legroom: 40.1

2012 Dodge Charger (tie)
Rear legroom: 40.1
Rear legroom: 39.1

5. 2012 Toyota Camry (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.9

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.9

6. 2012 Hyundai Genesis (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.6

2012 Lincoln MKS (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.6

7. 2012 Ford Taurus (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.1

2012 Volkswagen GLI (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.1

2012 Volkswagen Jetta (tie)
Rear legroom: 38.1