Which is more comfortable, a sedan or an SUV?
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Sedans offer better comfort than SUVs. Here are the differences between sedans and SUVs: 1. Safety performance: SUVs have lower safety compared to sedans. SUVs are generally taller with a higher chassis and higher center of gravity. If there is an emergency situation on the highway requiring sudden braking, an SUV is more likely to roll over. Sedans have a lower chassis and a lower center of gravity, making them less prone to rollovers during sudden braking. 2. Riding comfort: Sedans are more comfortable than SUVs. SUVs are generally taller, resulting in greater wind resistance during driving. This means they require more effort to overcome resistance and achieve the same driving effect, leading to higher fuel consumption. Sedans, on the other hand, are designed with a curved shape, lower height, and less wind resistance, resulting in slightly lower fuel consumption during driving. 3. Fuel consumption: SUVs consume more fuel, while sedans consume less. The seat backrest of a sedan is designed in a "semi-reclined" position, providing a more comfortable seating posture during driving. In contrast, SUV backrests are usually designed to be upright, which can reduce comfort during long drives.
I think sedans usually offer superior ride comfort, especially that grounded feeling during long-distance drives. When driving a sedan, your body naturally sinks into the seat, with vibrations from the chassis being finely filtered. There's less body roll when cornering, and prolonged driving doesn't easily cause lower back pain. Last week when I drove my friend's sedan back to my hometown, I didn't feel fatigued even after four hours, and the tire noise on the highway was much quieter compared to an SUV. While SUVs provide a higher seating position with better visibility, legs tend to go numb when suspended for too long, and the increased wind resistance causes fuel consumption to rise noticeably. Of course, sedan trunks are somewhat smaller, requiring careful space planning when loading multiple suitcases.
