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Legroom Difference 6 Seat vs 7 Seat

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Hi,

I just placed an order, currently for the 5 seat model. Our entire family is very tall, so we're looking at the best option for legroom for the second row, and we were wondering if the 6-seat option gives any more movement for additional legroom than the 5 seat option does? We're unlikely to use third-row seating often, but I'm basically trying to work out if it's worth spending the money on the 6 seat option to improve legroom for second-row passengers. Does anyone happen to know?

Thanks
 
There is no difference in legroom to the back of the 2nd row seats. But the 6 does provide additional room because you can sit slightly diagonal with your knees in the open area. It’s surprisingly comfortable with 6 normal sized adults.
 
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Sorry, to clarify ignore the third row entirely for the purpose of this question. I'm asking which option provides more room to the second row, or are those the same?

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The 2nd row legroom is adjustable for both 6 & 7 seater, they move forward and backward the same amount. No legroom difference. The 7 is better for wider people though, the 6 seater captain chairs are on the narrow side and larger people find them uncomfortable. I’ve had some of my male friends in the 250lbs+ range, claim they are not comfortable in my 6 seater. 2nd row also folds flat in the 7 seater. Overall it’s a more practical design. The 6 seater just looks neat.
 
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OP, just wanted to mention the Model Y 2nd row has more legroom than Model X 5-seater when I did back-to-back test drives. I know, it sucks that it’s like this. The X is wider and has a more comfortable ride, FWD, etc...but the seat risers on the Y have more toe space and allowed me to fully straighten my legs while in the 2nd row, whereas I can’t do it on the X after I’ve set the driver’s seat to my liking. I am 5’9” though.
 
That's true, the footroom under Model Y's front seats is absurd, it's like business class in a commuter jet back there

Headroom to the roof header bar in Y is significantly worse though, at least for my skeleton