Which is more fuel-efficient, sedans or SUVs?
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Generally speaking, due to their heavier weight, SUVs tend to consume more fuel than sedans. Nowadays, there are many hybrid SUV models on the market that offer spacious interiors, high ground clearance, and low fuel consumption without the high cost of ownership. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Differences: Excluding hybrid SUV models, when comparing sedans and SUVs with the same displacement, sedans are generally more fuel-efficient than SUVs. This is because sedans have a smaller drag coefficient at high speeds, while SUVs, being larger in size, have a wider frontal area and greater weight, resulting in significantly higher fuel consumption. In this aspect, SUVs are at a slight disadvantage, leading to higher fuel costs. 2. Fuel-saving tips: Avoid aggressive acceleration from a standstill and unnecessary sudden acceleration; try to prevent prolonged engine idling; minimize sudden braking; pay attention to tire pressure; and ensure regular vehicle maintenance, etc.
Sedans are generally more fuel-efficient than SUVs, as I've noticed from driving many cars. The main reasons are that sedans have lower chassis and smaller wind resistance, so they don't consume as much fuel as SUVs in windy conditions. Additionally, sedans in the same class are several hundred pounds lighter than SUVs, making them quicker off the line and requiring less effort from the engine. When I drove an SUV on the highway, I clearly noticed the fuel gauge dropping faster. Of course, some SUVs are decent, like compact urban SUVs, but overall, sedans are more economical. Tire choice also plays a big role—SUV tires are wider with higher rolling resistance, especially in stop-and-go city traffic, where the difference in fuel consumption becomes more noticeable. If you mainly drive in the city, a sedan can save you quite a bit on fuel costs.
