Which is more comfortable, SUV or sedan?

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In terms of comfort alone, sedans are better. Sedans benefit from a lower seating position, which provides better support for the legs and neck, and the elbows naturally hang down when operating the steering wheel, creating a relatively more comfortable and effortless posture. On the other hand, SUVs generally have a higher seating position, where the driver's thighs and neck are at a 90-degree angle, which can put more pressure on the hips and cervical spine during long drives, making the driver more prone to backaches and fatigue. Here are more comparisons between SUVs and sedans: 1. Fuel consumption: Due to lower aerodynamic drag coefficients, sedans generally have lower fuel consumption compared to SUVs with the same displacement. Theoretically, the lower the resistance, the lower the fuel consumption. 2. Handling: Sedans have a lower center of gravity, providing better handling, while SUVs naturally have a higher center of gravity, making them more prone to body roll during turns and less stable during lateral movements, resulting in slightly inferior handling. 3. Space: Due to their taller and generally larger body design, SUVs offer more generous longitudinal and lateral space, and they also have an advantage in cargo space compared to sedans. 4. Visibility: With their higher seating position, SUVs provide a better view of the road ahead, allowing drivers to see farther. In case of sudden incidents ahead, SUV drivers can observe them more easily and take measures in advance. 5. Safety: SUVs are safer than sedans. Due to their higher front-end design, in scenarios like rear-end collisions or head-on collisions, the bumper of a sedan may not function effectively, and its vulnerable parts and core components may directly face the SUV's crash beams. Therefore, sedans tend to fare worse in both high-speed and low-speed collisions. However, sedans have the advantage of a lower center of gravity, which provides better stability at high speeds. Overall, in terms of safety, SUVs have an advantage over sedans.