SUV Or Sedan; Which Is A better Choice For Indian Roads ?

10 Apr 2023 19:12 IST

Updated On 01 Feb 2024 17:49 IST

SUVs and Sedans are very famous. People experience confusion about whether they should go for an SUV or a sedan. Focusing on India, the majority of the population is influenced by SUVs.

SUV is a vehicle that can undoubtedly go anywhere with great power being sustained in all four wheels. Meanwhile, Sedans provide good performance as well as enjoyable management with ample passengers and a closed boot.

SUV Or Sedan; Which Is Better?

This article will help you in figuring out the difference between an **SUV and a sedan**.

Price Comparision: SUV vs. Sedan

An SUV is quite more expensive than a sedan. This is because an SUV contains technology that is very expensive. For instance, it provides an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive which is somehow costly to engineer.

Meanwhile, a sedan is a standard two-wheel drive train. So, people who have a tight budget can undoubtedly opt for a sedan.

Dimensions: SUV vs. Sedan

Talking about dimensions, an **SUV is somehow taller** than Sedan. Clearly, an **SUV is more spacious** having more storage space in it. It also has high ground clearance, due to which it has a higher center of gravity that later on influences its high-speed stability.

Meanwhile, a sedan needs to be careful on bad roads as it may lead to scratches on the underbody. SUV gets big dimension, and as a consequence, you get a better and clear view of the road.

Mileage: SUV Vs Sedan

A sedan provides **better fuel efficiency** as compared to than an SUV. The reason for this is a sedan is smaller than an SUV, in terms of body length as well as height. A sedan is also **lighter than an SUV**.

Moreover, they provide a petrol model and at the same time, most the SUVs do not.

Safety: SUV Vs. Sedan

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If we talk about safety, the sedan looks to be safer as compared to an SUV. The simple reason for the statement is that you get a closed boot space where you can swiftly store your valuables.

The SUV is a big vehicle having big windows and a windshield. So, when you store anything in the SUV, anyone can see your valuables from outside which later on makes a sense of insecurity among owners.

Moreover, SUVs have a profit from low-slung sedans. They have the good water-wading capability on flooded streets. The reason for this is that they have their air intakes and exhausts placed at a negligibly higher level as compared to that of a sedan.