Airbus seem to think that pilot comfort is of no concern. As long as you can move forwards and backwards to reach the pedals then that's ok.
25-11 COCKPIT SEATS
11-01 Pilot Seat Adjustment System
A) Manual Control
a) Horizontal Adjustment : fitted 2, required 2
b) Vertical Adjustment : fitted 2, required 0
a) One or both may be inoperative provided
associated electrical control is operative.
- or -
C 2 0
b) One or both may be inoperative provided
the seating position is acceptable to the
affected crewmembers.
c) Other Adjustments C - 0
One or more may be inoperative provided the
seating position is acceptable to the affected
crewmembers.