If a hatchback lacks a cargo cover, then whatever is in the wayback will be visible to passersby. And because the rear area of a hatchback isn't sealed off from the rest of the cabin as well as it is in a sedan, some additional road noise can seep in. With Chevy's Cruze and Ford's Focus regrettably dead, few automakers today offer both sedan and hatchback versions of the same model. One that does is Honda, whose compact Civic hatchback boasts Fold the Civic hatchback's rear seat down, and that cargo area swells to Of course, you can pile extra cargo into the rear-seat area of a sedan, especially if the parcels are smaller.
But a hatchback almost always will be more flexible and better able to accommodate larger, bulkier objects. If you're in the market and trying to decide between hatchback and sedan models, we advise researching to narrow your choices—as always.
But then it's imperative that you visit car dealers to check out the models you're interested in. And be sure to take an extended test drive.
Brochures, measurements, and test numbers can tell you only so much. Experiencing the differences between hatchbacks and sedans yourself is the best way to make a final decision. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Toyota Car and Driver. The Volkswagen Jetta is the sedan version of the Golf. Chris Doane Automotive Car and Driver. Sedan Rankings. The squared-off Volkswagen Golf is a direct descendant of the econoboxes of yesteryear. Hatchbacks to Consider.
See how the two compare and what distinguishes one from the other. Browse Our Inventory! Most people would define a coupe as being a two-door vehicle while a sedan is a four-door. The real difference lies in size. According to the Society of Automotive Engineers, a coupe is defined as being a car that has an interior space of less than 33 cubic feet while a sedan is equal to or greater than 33 cubic feet. While styling and other aspects might set the two apart more noticeably, size is the only thing that makes a difference.
So it is appropriate that sedans are most often associated with comfort: a smooth ride, well-padded seating and enough power to move the car without too much effort. Whereas manufacturers will use the word coupe to denote performance, sedans are the focus of creature-comfort.
These are cars that optimize the functional aspects of getting from point A to point B. While not unheard of, it is increasingly uncommon to find a sedan with anything other than an auto transmission. A manual transmission would be more common in a coupe or a hatchback. Even smaller compact sedans, such as the Mazda 3 or the Hyundai Elantra, put the attention of creature comforts over high-speed performance. Designed to maximize utility, these compact sedans hold up to five people, with decent room in the trunk.
Unlike a smaller hatchback, their designs are focused on ensuring a smooth ride and passenger comfort.
0コメント