I am waiting on the boobs here.In all roadside wrecks or online photos I've seen, I've never really seen passenger compartment intrusion from a hatchback, SUV, or minivan getting rear-ended. Please.How would a hatchback fare in a rear end collision compared to a sedan?We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. He does have a small child who would be restrained in a car seat in the back seating area. There is a lot more metal back there to absorb the impact because of the design in a sedan. Like crossovers, the one factor that can make or break a hatchback's utility advantage over a sedan is that rear window. They also came in wagon form.WTF are those rooftop explosions at 0:07?People have been complaining about modern BMWs lacking steering feel so they are adding torque steer.I don't trust the judgment of anyone who likes black wheels.I find it ironic that long time Euro brand fans would assume long term reliability issues would destroy any love of a unique product.i think a sedan's enclosed trunk might keep baby essentials (like a folded stroller) from being a projectile in the event of a collision.I think the possibility of projectiles would play a bigger role if we're talking wagon/sedan versions of the same or similar cars. There is also the factor that the interior of the car is more isolated from the collision because of the fact that the hatchback's impact zone is in the passenger compartment.

angle of attack, materials in both cars, stuff in the trunk, height deltas, etc... but I wanted to get a general sense if the Jetta or similar vehicle really would fare better.Welcome to VWvortex - The Volkswagen Enthusiast Website.You're currently browsing VWvortex site as a guest. also the c pillars are thinner on a sedan than a hatchback and the rear glass is further back on a hatchback too.Wouldn't a coupe be stiffer without the extra pillar and doors?The boobs. Didn't know this was built into the 08 models.I realize there are many variables which need to be taken into account i.e. Greater cargo capacity is the defining feature of hatchbacks, as their shape allows you to fit a lot more in the trunk. I think they're well-designed to dissipate the impact, but not compromise the seating area.vwvortex.com is an independent Volkswagen enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Sedan might be better, but only ever so slightly, and the odds of it actually making a difference to anyone's injuries/survival would be astronomically low.

However, hes worried that if he were involved in a rear end collision, the GTI would fare very poorly, so he has considered other options such as the Jetta. With its seats down, the Mazda3 hatchback offers nearly 43 cu ft of cargo space — as much room as some smaller SUVs. "I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine. I was at an emergency stop on the highway and the truck couldn't stop in time.After the crash, the car automatically put on the 4 way flashers, unlocked doors, and rolled down the windows. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies.4000, 80, 90, RS2 B2, B3, B4, Coupe quattro & Cabriolet (B3 & B4 Small Chassis Vintage Audi),Portable MP3 and Satellite Radio OEM Integration,2.0T FSI, TSI, and TFSI (EA113) Engine Forum,2.0 TSI and TFSI (EA888 Gen 1 and Gen 2) Engine Forum,2.0 TSI and TFSI (EA888 Gen 3) Engine Forum,A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5, RS5, Q5, SQ5 (B8) Classifieds,A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5, RS5, Q5, SQ5 (B8) Parts,A4, S4, RS4, A5, S5, RS5, Q5, SQ5 (B8) Cars,A6, S6, RS6, A7, S7, RS7 (C7) Classifieds,Small Chassis Audi (B1, B2, B3, B4) Classifieds,Small Chassis Audi (B1, B2, B3, B4) Parts,South America, Central America, and Mexico,Spring VW & Audi Show and Go @ Englishtown's Raceway Park. If you have a rear end collision where the rear of vehicle intrudes into the rear passenger I'll say that rear passengers will be the least of your worries. While the sedan gets the benefit of a larger rear crumple zone, the hatch does not. Initial cargo space without the rear seats folded is also much smaller. The open nature of a hatchback trunk isn’t an issue when compared to the enclosed trunk of a sedan - even though sedans like the Corolla still com… A sedan takes a rear impact much better than a hatchback, irrespective of passive safety features present or absent. In the case of the 2019 Toyota Corolla vs. the Toyota Corolla Hatchback, the cargo capacity available is 369 litres and 503 litres respectively. For example, consider one of the most popular hatchbacks, the sporty Mazda3 .