Not-So-Tiny Coupes
Have you ever climbed into a coupe and instantly regretted wearing a bulky coat? That’s the reputation these cars have earned over the years. But a few break the mold in ways that’ll surprise you. Here are 20 coupes that feel a whole lot roomier than they look.
1. Audi A5 Coupe
Beneath its elegant silhouette, the Audi A5 conceals more than visual appeal. It provides front-seat occupants with exceptional legroom and ergonomic design, making longer drives a lot more pleasant. The trunk also impresses with space that rivals many compact sedans.
2. Honda Accord Coupe
The Honda Accord Coupe may have ended production after 2017, but old car dealers know it's still in demand. Its wide-opening doors make rear access surprisingly easier. With over 90 cubic feet of passenger space, this coupe attracts buyers who prefer sporty looks.
3. BMW 4 Series Coupe
Balancing performance and comfort isn’t easy, yet the BMW 4 Series manages both with confidence. Built on the same foundation as its roomy sedan siblings, it surprises with generous rear-seat headroom. Plus, fine materials and supportive seat designs create a cabin that feels genuinely livable, not just luxurious.
4. Dodge Challenger SE coupe
The Challenger is a muscle car wearing a coupe badge. Its immense proportions result in a cabin that seats five without struggle. The 16.2 cubic-foot trunk turned the Challenger into something rare: a brute-force coupe that handles everyday life with ease.
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5. Ford Mustang
Over time, the Mustang evolved from raw muscle into a coupe you could actually use to run errands. Rear-seat legroom, seat comfort, and trunk space took a big step forward after the 2015 redesign. Now, longer and more comfortable rides are possible for adult passengers.
6. Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The Corvette may be built for thrills, but it doesn’t forget the basics. Its coupe form offers a liftback hatch that easily accommodates a full golf bag with space to spare. Practicality is not an afterthought here. It’s baked right into the car’s unmistakable character.
7. Infiniti Q60
The graceful curves of the Infiniti Q60 suggest a tight cabin, but the car tells a different story as soon as you step inside. With 41.8 inches of front legroom and a thoughtfully designed interior, it feels much more open and comfortable.
8. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
Subtle engineering defines the E-Class Coupe. Its cabin stays surprisingly true to its sedan roots, especially in width and rear legroom. Moreover, smart design tweaks preserve headroom without disturbing the car’s graceful silhouette. It’s every bit as practical as it is polished.
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9. Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The trunk can swallow full-fledged airplane luggage without complaint. With wide doors and a broad rear bench, it’s a rolling lounge, not just a stylish ride. Explore the used car market and see it for yourself. Only a few coupes wear their size as proudly as the Monte Carlo.
10. Rolls-Royce Wraith
Luxury coupes often sacrifice space for style, but the Wraith refuses to compromise. Stretching over 200 inches long, it delivers rear legroom that rivals many full-size sedans. Rear-hinged doors open wide for easy entry and wrap passengers in a cabin where comfort is the main attraction.
11. Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe
The CLE Coupe blends the best of the C-Class and E-Class without feeling caught between them. Its wide proportions translate into real cabin comfort, especially for rear passengers. The trunk further offers generous space. Altogether, this coupe is everyday usability wrapped in luxury styling.
12. BMW M8 Coupe
This modern grand tourer is designed to thrill without wearing you out. Power pours from every detail of the latest M8 Coupe, with its aggressive stance and twin-turbo V8 delivering breathtaking speed. Inside, the experience shifts toward refined comfort, with wide seating and a deep trunk built for real travel.
13. Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS Coupe
The Chevy Camaro is often stereotyped as tight and impractical. While the rear space is average in this model, the front row offers nearly 43 inches of legroom, surpassing that of many sedans. The wide cabin also provides ample seating and generous hip room. It’s proof that reputation doesn’t always equal reality.
14. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe (C205)
Clean lines and sharp proportions give the C-Class Coupe its classic charm. Step inside, though, and the focus shifts to comfort, with 41.7 inches of front legroom and seats shaped for long-haul support. Even the 10.5-cubic-foot trunk feels thoughtful.
15. Audi RS5 Coupe
Not many performance coupes balance bold looks with genuine day-to-day comfort like the RS5. Rear passengers find more knee room than rivals usually offer, and the trunk fits everyday gear without a struggle. Beneath its aggressive shape, this coupe stays practical enough to live with every single day.
16. Toyota Camry Solara
The Solara delivers in a quiet fashion. Sharing underpinnings with the roomy Camry sedan, it features a wide cabin and an expansive trunk. Although no longer in production, it remains widely available in the used car market, chosen by those who want both aesthetics and practicality.
17. BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)
This one uses every inch wisely. The front seat space impresses, especially for taller drivers. Additionally, BMW optimized the trunk design to maximize usable room. So, the latest G42 models are ideal for urban drivers who want good storage along with a great badge.
18. Lexus RC
The Lexus RC might look tight from the outside, but inside, it’s refreshingly generous. Drivers enjoy 44.8 inches of front legroom, which is a figure more typical of larger sedans. With the 10.4-cubic-foot trunk, it checks all the boxes.
19. Buick Riviera
Built during an era when coupes could be wide, long, and unapologetically grand, the Riviera remains iconic. Its broad bench seats and oversized trunk spoke to a different kind of design philosophy: comfort first, style a close second.
20. Hyundai Genesis Coupe (BK Chassis)
Designed for speed, the Genesis Coupe hides a whole new side beneath its sharp edges. Tall drivers find a generous front-seat layout with plenty of seat adjustment. Even the trunk offers unexpected depth for stowing weekend gear. But keep in mind that the rear seats are best for shorter trips.
