All 3 doors cars have bigger fornt doors than their 5 door equivalent, its to make getting into the back possible.

With regards to what is easier for you try both and decide.

I’m interested to know if a three door car will be better for me to get in and out of as I’m 6’ 4” and do have trouble of getting in and out.

Don't take this the wrong way but is nobody able to make a decision for themselves today.

If you garage the car, the wider doors of a 3 door car can result in a narrower gap through which to enter/leave the car. The same can apply to parking spaces where a wall or barrier is along the same side as the opening door.

The only car that had the same size doors in both configurations (2- and 4-door in this case) was the Morris Marina, because British Leyland were so strapped for cash that they couldn't afford the extra tooling.

Dac1, you need to try various cars for size, and only you can judge whether you're comfortable or not. You may be long in the trunk or the legs or a bit of both - one 6'4" man might be comfortable, another uncomfortable, in the same car.

I have a 3 door polo but have also driven the 5 door variant.

As Im 6ft3" I have to move the seat quite far back. I have noticed that the b pillar on the 5 door polo does restrict some of my side view as its not as far back, and is more awkward to get in and out of. I found this the same with a 07 reg focus we have at work being a 5 door it does restrict my sidewards/ back qauter view, not as bad as a 5dr polo but It is annoying for me!

As mentioned though the major disadvantage is the space the door takes up when opened it can be awkward to get out of the car in a small space and the extra two doors does make the rear space more usuable/ comfortable for passsengers.

Edited by Paul87 on 23/01/2013 at 00:58