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Top 11 Hatchbacks and Wagons With the Most Rear Legroom for 2012

The great thing about hatchbacks and wagons is their utility. Versatile and accommodating, these models haul passengers and outsize cargo with the greatest of ease, thanks to their user-friendly rear hatches. Do your homework and you'll find that there are choices in this segment that offer abundant rear legroom, allowing you to transport even taller backseat passengers without fielding complaints of discomfort.

These 11 picks (there's one more than our usual 10 due to ties) are your best bets if second-row spaciousness is a top priority; these are the 11 hatchbacks and wagons with the most rear legroom. You'll see that all sizes are represented, from the huge Ford Flex to the relatively compact Nissan Versa. All measurements shown are in inches.

  1. 2012 Ford Fle

    1. 2012 Ford Flex

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Rear legroom: 44.3

  • 2012 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

    2. 2012 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (tie)

    • Rear legroom: 41.8

  • 2012 Lincoln MKT

    2012 Lincoln MKT (tie)

    • Rear legroom: 41.8

  • 2012 Toyota Venza

    3. 2012 Toyota Venza

    • Rear legroom: 39.1

  • 2012 Kia Soul

    4. 2012 Kia Soul

    • Rear legroom: 39.0

  • 2012 Nissan Versa

    5. 2012 Nissan Versa (tie)

    • Rear legroom: 38.0

  • 2012 Scion xB

    2012 Scion xB (tie)

    • Rear legroom: 38.0

  • 2012 Subaru Outback

    6. 2012 Subaru Outback

    • Rear legroom: 37.8

  • 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour

    7. 2012 Honda Crosstour

    • Rear legroom: 37.4

  • 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

    8. 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring (tie)

    • Rear legroom: 36.4

  • 2012 Suzuki SX4

    2012 Suzuki SX4 (tie)

    • Rear legroom: 36.4

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