Cars are known for the comfort they provide to travelers regarding seating, air condition, protection from environmental conditions like rain, heat, dust, etc. Cars are divided into various models based on the body characteristics like the height of the car, model of the car, the capacity of the engine, etc. Out of all the models, the most familiar models are Sedan and SUV. we can see the Differences between SEDAN and SUV here.
SEDAN
The sedan is the most common body design of cars. Â Sedan cars are affordable, user-friendly. Sedans usually have better comfort, legroom, and interiors.
In India, the Most popular Sedan cars are
- Maruti Dzire.
- Honda City 4th Generation.
- Hyundai Verna.
- Honda City. Price.
- Hyundai Aura.
- Honda Amaze.
- Tata Tigor.
- Skoda Octavia.
, etc.
SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE (SUV)
The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is a vehicle that is designed like a station wagon but with the chassis of a light truck. SUVs are utility vehicles they are tougher, bigger, and more powerful than a sedan.
In India, Some of the famous SUV models are
- Hyundai Venue.
- KIA Seltos.
- Hyundai Creta.
- Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
- Mahindra XUV300.
- Tata Harrier.
- Mahindra XUV500.
- Tata Nexon.
, etc.
Differences between SEDAN and SUV
Let us see some of the differences between SEDAN and SUV in the table given below.
| SEDAN | SUV |
|---|---|
| Sedans are typically 4 or 5 seaters and are called as family cars. | SUV - Sports Utility Vehicle is normally 7 or more seater. |
| Compartments | |
| Sedans features three separate compartments for the passenger, cargo, and engine. | SUVs have an engine compartment and a combined passenger and cargo compartment with three rows of seats. |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Sedans have low ground clearance and usually has four doors, but there are also models with two doors. | SUVs have four wheels and four doors but have high ground clearance. and high centre of gravity. |
| Fuel Consumption | |
| A sedan is smaller and is more fuel efficient | SUV is bigger and consumes more fuel. |
| Suspension | |
| Sedans have relatively softer suspension compared to SUVs. Sedans are designed for comfort. | SUVs are designed to be able to handle rugged terrain and heavy loads and therefore have stiff suspension setup.SUVs designed for off-road capability. |
| Ride Quality | |
| Sedans might offer better ride on the highways | SUVs offer better quality ride over the bad roads. |
| Maintenance | |
| Sedans have lower wear and tear and low maintenance costs when compared to SUVs. | SUVs have higher wear and tear and relatively higher maintenance costs. |
| Suitable Roads | |
| Sedan cars are perfect for the Indian highways, expressways or even the local city roads. | SUVs are more convenient for those who love rough driving and are adventure enthusiasts. |
| Parking | |
| A Sedan would be easily parked anywhere because of its compact size and shape. | The giant size of SUV will make it difficult for you to park the vehicle. |
