Sedan Vs. Hatchback

Car searching requires a plethora of decisions to make. Do you want a Ford Fusion from a Costa Mesa dealership? Would another type of vehicle better fit your lifestyle needs? What gas mileage do you prefer? And once the buyers pushes through all of these options and decides on a certain vehicle, they are faced with more decisions such as choosing between a coupe, sedan, or hatchback. Yes, for the same exact vehicle, they can choose three totally different body types. So what really are the similarities and differences between a sedan and a hatchback?

Sedan

Every sedan has a feature called “the extended boot.” This makes them slightly larger than hatchbacks. However, like a hatchback version of this vehicle, a sedan is rarely ever able to legally carry more than five people at once. Another common feature of sedan is they always feature two rows of seating in a fixed A, B, C pillars design. Each of these pillars have their own essential duty. The A pillars support and further the front windshield. The B pillars provide structural support to the roof, as well as to the floor of the car. This would also support the vehicle’s doors. The C pillars are designed to support the back windshield.

Hatchback

A hatchback is typically paired with a sedan, but with a slightly different design. This vehicle has a two-part lift in the truck, allowing the whole vehicle to flow in a single notion, as opposed to the sedan whose trunk is clearly separated from the car’s cab. Like a sedan, these cars typically carry around five passengers with two rows of seating. Unlike the sedan whose trunk is considered an entirely different compartment, the trunk door on a hatchback is considered one of the vehicles doors. So while a sedan is classified as either a two-door or a four-door car, a hatchback is classified as either a three-door or five-door vehicle.

Coupe

The word “coupe” derives from the French word that stands for “cut.” And essentially that is what a coupe is. It is a regular sedan simply cut down in size. These models are typically a bit smaller and have two doors rather than four doors. Both Sedans and Hatchbacks can be made into coupes. In a regular coupe, the cab and the trunk are two separate units. However, in a hatchback coupe, the cab of the vehicle and the trunk will all flow as the same unit.

Searching for a new vehicle can be difficult and the many decisions to make can cause stress for anyone. It helps to know the specifics of each make and model before entering the dealership.

 

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