SUVs are higher than cars, making them deadlier

This is btw. one of the reasons why many US cars don't sell on the EU market. The rules for pedestrian safety are much stricter and require more proof and certification than US manufacturers are willing to accept.

Pair that with the other reasons, e.g. too big for the infrastructure here and worse efficiency and you have a cocktail that won't sell.

That means US cars could sell well in the EU, if the US manufacturers decided to make cars that fit that market (e.g. like asian brands).