That depends.
How long and how frequently are you going to be in this car?
I'm of similar height to you, and rejected a number of cars outright last time around because I couldn't get the driving position right, or the clutch was too light, or the pedals were too close.
I bought the car I bought because I'm in it every single day for not less than an hour and 20 minutes (often more, sometimes much more), and I refuse to compromise (within reason) on the pleasure that driving CAN be.
Bigger cars aren't necessarily concomitant with comfortable driving positions for tall folk. I could get supremely comfy in SWMBO's Matiz (3-pot 800cc buzzbox) but can I get comfy in a Mondeo? Can I, hell.
Seats where you can alter the tilt are handy; in conjunction with reach/rake adjustment on the steering wheel, this should give you the flexibility to sit the way you want.
You're about to spend a lot of money on something that will be a significant feature in your life; you are doing the right thing by making sure you get the one that's right for you.
