A car is an automobile that runs primarily on the road, has 2-8 seats, has four wheels, and is used for transportation for humans and not goods.
Key Takeaways
- Coupes have two doors and a sleeker, sportier design, while sedans have four doors and a more spacious, practical design.
- Sedans provide more room for passengers and storage, offering greater comfort and convenience for families.
- Coupes generally have a sportier performance and handling, while sedans prioritize a smooth and comfortable ride.
Coupe vs Sedan
A coupe is a two-door car with a fixed roof. It is smaller and stylish and often has a sloping rear roofline and a sportier look and feel. Coupes are created for performance and style. A sedan is a passenger car with four doors, a fixed roof, and a separate trunk compartment for cargo.
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A coupe means a passenger car consisting of two doors. The term was first used for horse-drawn carriages. Definition of a coupe is a fixed car roof with one or two rows of a seat and a sloping roofline.
A sedan, also called a saloon in British English, is a family car consisting of an engine, cargo, and passenger with separate compartments. This car has a three-box configuration.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Coupe | Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Less than 33 cubic feet. | More than 33 cubic feet. |
| Performance | Higher performance | With few changes can give superior performance. |
| Door | Two doors | Four doors |
| Cargo Space | Less | More |
| Style | Sporty-look | Functional look |
What is a Coupe?
The word ‘coupe; comes from a french word meaning shorter than the standard one. It was first used for horse-drawn carriages that consisted of two passengers without any rear-facing seats.
The definition became blurred when almost all the cars made by manufacturers came in 2+2 body style, i.e., roofline, two doors, sleek, sloping, and two functional seats up front, plus two small seats in the back.
It can also be called a convertible coupe. Three window coupe had a rear window and two side windows.
Coupe SUV is something that consists of four doors but comes under the category of a coupe.
What is a Sedan?
The word ‘sedan’ comes from a 17th-century word litter that means human-powered transport. In those times, the sedan was a chair trhat6 carried one person enclosed in a box with windows and was carried by porters.
The interior space of a sedan is more than 33 cubic feet. A sedan can have both two and front doors.
The standard style of sedans includes Fastback sedans, hatchback or liftback sedans, hardtop sedans, and notchback sedans.
Main Differences Between a Coupe and a Sedan
- A coupe has less cargo space with typical seating of four people. A sedan has more cargo space providing luxury and ample space for headrooms.
- A coupe has a sporty look with sleek windows and a sloping rear roofline. A sedan has a functional look with a four-door configuration.
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