What to choose - a sedan or a hatchback?

Since then, as the same car models have rolled off the same models, but in different body styles, there is still debate about what is better - a sedan or a hatchback. These questions are often asked by car enthusiasts choosing a new car. So which option should you give?

The image of the car from Russians, especially the older generation, was formed on the basis of domestic brands. The coveted dream of the end of the last century is "Volga". Whatever one may say, it's the same on all sides. Spartan interior, nothing superfluous in the external design. However, it attracted its size and solidity. So there was a representation of compatriots about a sedan. It must be necessarily large, roomy and presentable. At that time people did not think what the words "hatchback" and "sedan" mean. The difference at that time simply did not exist, because there was not much choice.

About hatchbacks in Soviet times, no one thought. In this performance of the body, the Russian car industry did not produce a car. And those few copies that flashed in foreign films, caused no more than surprise. Therefore, not many people thought about how the sedan differs from the hatchback. Now this problem has become more urgent. When choosing a particular model of the car, the buyer is invariably asked the question in which body he wants to buy it. And then the difficulties begin. The fact that cars differ in appearance, this is understandable. But what are the differences under the hood and in the running gear? What are the pros and cons of both bodies? Sedan or hatchback - which is better?

Advantages of the sedan

First of all, this is a large trunk. It is due to the elongated rear part of the car looks so solid and majestic. Secondly, the isolation of the cabin from the trunk. Smells and sounds from the rear compartment do not penetrate inside. Thirdly, the rear window does not get dirt and splashes from under the rear wheels. Do not install the rear wiper.

The cons of the sedan

1. Low ground clearance for almost all models. The sedan was created for city life. He confidently feels on the asphalt in the metropolitan area and on highways, but passes before dirt roads. It can not be said that cars in the sedan can not leave the city. However, outside the asphalt, they feel at least uncomfortable, awkwardly rolling over the bumps of rural roads.

2. Dimensions. In addition, that the car looks solid, sometimes there is a need to park it. And in a megalopolis, where every centimeter of the parking space is registered, it is very problematic to put such a long car.

Advantages of a hatchback

First, it is its compactness and, as a result, better controllability due to the absence of a "tail". Secondly, it is more dynamic and sportive. The hatchback seems more brisk and mobile compared to the phlegmatic sedan. And, finally, the difference in price. A compact car usually costs a little less than a sedan.

However, these are only external advantages. As for the chassis, the road clearance of the hatchbacks is somewhat larger. This gives them the opportunity to easily overcome not only the broken asphalt, but also the "surprises" of dirt roads. To this, the suspension is also adapted. In a hatchback, it is stiffer than a sedan. Therefore, a compact car is more confident in cornering at high speed.

Disadvantages of the hatchback

If you compare the sedan and hatchback in terms of loading the trunk, then the latter in this clearly loses. The capacity of the luggage compartment of the compact is much smaller. In addition, the "cargo" compartment is not separated from the interior by a solid partition. Load with a pungent odor in such a trunk does not put, otherwise in the cabin will be uncomfortable. On the other hand, if you need to translate something long, then the sedan loses.

Sedan or hatchback - what to choose?

It is impossible to give an unambiguous answer to this question. It all depends on the lifestyle of the owner, his status and his personal preferences. On the hatchback you will not say that it is prestigious and representative. It is a machine for expansive energetic people, who are accustomed to succeed everywhere. Sedan, on the contrary, makes its owner rank higher. This car is more representative, and it is chosen by people who prefer to ride a full-fledged car, and not with a "cut tail".

So when choosing a sedan or a hatchback, the owner should first of all realize where and how he will operate the car. It is impractical to give preference to the former, if most of the life passes outside the city. And do not buy a hatchback, if the owner has a certain position in the society. By car, as you know, they judge her master.