Sedan Vs. Hatchback. - ClubWRX Forum - Subaru Impreza WRX and STi Community and Forums

08_Subbie · 11-13-2009, 06:49 AM

I would want to know you guys/gals like/own? And why. I want to know whats different bettween the sedan and the hatch.

Yes, i know the hatch is a 5-door and the sedan is 4. I understand that.

I want to know if theres anything really different bettween the 2.
-Does the Sedan feels better than the hatch? or the other way around? Does the hatch got more elbow/knees space than the sedan? or does the sedan got more?

For Sedan owners, do you wish you would have gotten the Hatch? if so or no, why?

For Hatchback owners, do you wish you would have gotten the Sedan? if so or no, why?

P.S - I did a quick search and didnt see any thread about Sedan vs hatch. If there was a thread I might have missed it.

wrx jay · 11-13-2009, 07:12 AM

I don't own either, but just based on the styling of the two, I like the hatch better. I've only owned two cars, and both have been hatches. There is just soo much room that the practicality is always there. I never really liked the way the rear of the 08+ models looked but that's just me.

Mechoption · 11-13-2009, 08:45 AM

Don't have either yet, but we're looking at the hatch for a few reasons:
1) More cargo room (i.e., can fit a full size bike in there)
2) Can put a dog in the trunk
3) Like the looks

ScoobyWreXX · 11-13-2009, 01:35 PM

i dont' know if your refering to 08 but... I LOVE my 04 wagon

lytlec · 11-13-2009, 01:48 PM

I like the hatch over the sedan. Of course thats only in the newer ones....I like my sedan over the wagons though....but thats because I was coming from a ford focus hatch and I wanted a sedan...thats the only reason! My friend has an 04 wagon and its very nice as well!

SOY78 · 11-13-2009, 01:54 PM

My future subie will be a wagon for sure. Because the wife told me it better be 4 doors and hold the wife, a kid and two great danes.

I am not ready for a van or an SUV just yet.

Crb03 · 11-13-2009, 02:16 PM

If we're talking about the newer 08-10, I'd go hatch. Any years before sedan FTW!
It also depends on your lifestyle a lot. Got family and kids? Like to mountain bike or put other large capacity items in your trunk? Need to ship large amounts of heroin? If yes a hatch or wagons probably the best bet.

RexEnvy · 11-13-2009, 02:39 PM

Hatch FTW! The sedan look like a damn KIA!. Say all you want about me, I will not drive something that looks like a KIA.

WRXie · 11-13-2009, 02:54 PM

Sedan for me .. I just think it looks better. Nothing else.

irvin787878 · 11-13-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crb03

If we're talking about the newer 08-10, I'd go hatch. Any years before sedan.
Got family and kids?

+1

If you have a family definately a hatch would be best.

Poohbear · 11-13-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXie

Sedan for me .. I just think it looks better. Nothing else.

x2

Only thing I could change about the sedan are the taillights, blacking them out helps a little but they could be a touch different for sure...

Quote:

Originally Posted by RexEnvy

Hatch FTW! The sedan look like a damn KIA!. Say all you want about me, I will not drive something that looks like a KIA.

Kia ummm no, re-adjust your monitor... Although you can see the toyota influence in the front end for sure..

Pinstripes · 11-13-2009, 08:40 PM

Sedan for sure. Its more of a classic wrx, to me, the hatch kinda goes away from it. the only hatch i really like is the speed3.

Guero · 11-13-2009, 10:10 PM

I think the sedan makes a great secondary vehicle, but the hatch is downright more capable. Why do you think most cars in Europe are hatchbacks? This day in age the capability of your vehicle corresponds with your own capability. Like food, you are what you drive.

For someone in their early 20's it helps prepare you for many things that you will most likely face in the next decade. In my opinion, the most important decade of your life.

Hatchback advantages:
Use as a work vehicle.
Having sex. (comfortably)
Having children. (oops)
Moving.
Robbing banks.

Hell you could even live in the hatchback if need be.

WRXie · 11-13-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guero

I think the sedan makes a great secondary vehicle, but the hatch is downright more capable. Why do you think most cars in Europe are hatchbacks? This day in age the capability of your vehicle corresponds with your own capability. Like food, you are what you drive.

For someone in their early 20's it helps prepare you for many things that you will most likely face in the next decade. In my opinion, the most important decade of your life.

Hatchback advantages:
Use as a work vehicle.
Having sex. (comfortably)
Having children. (oops)
Moving.
Robbing banks.

Hell you could even live in the hatchback if need be.

It's been a while since I was in Europe, but I don't remember most cars being hatches.

Guero · 11-13-2009, 10:28 PM

Top 10 cars of Europe 2008

Yeah they're all about the hot hatches.

I'd love a Yellow Audi S3 myself. I think what Subaru is doing is trying to force feed Americans the hatchback. We are quite the stubborn breed.

View Poll Results: What do you like?
Sedan	33	37.50%
Hatch-back	55	62.50%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

11-13-2009, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
08_Subbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 42	Sedan Vs. Hatchback. I would want to know you guys/gals like/own? And why. I want to know whats different bettween the sedan and the hatch. Yes, i know the hatch is a 5-door and the sedan is 4. I understand that. I want to know if theres anything really different bettween the 2. -Does the Sedan feels better than the hatch? or the other way around? Does the hatch got more elbow/knees space than the sedan? or does the sedan got more? For Sedan owners, do you wish you would have gotten the Hatch? if so or no, why? For Hatchback owners, do you wish you would have gotten the Sedan? if so or no, why? P.S - I did a quick search and didnt see any thread about Sedan vs hatch. If there was a thread I might have missed it.

11-13-2009, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrx jay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Ocean State! Posts: 270	I don't own either, but just based on the styling of the two, I like the hatch better. I've only owned two cars, and both have been hatches. There is just soo much room that the practicality is always there. I never really liked the way the rear of the 08+ models looked but that's just me. __________________ Jay for Justin. Facebooook

11-13-2009, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScoobyWreXX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 213	i dont' know if your refering to 08 but... I LOVE my 04 wagon __________________ Stage Eleventy "The Bird of Hermes Is My Name, Eating My Wings To Make Me Tame."

11-13-2009, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
lytlec Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,031	I like the hatch over the sedan. Of course thats only in the newer ones....I like my sedan over the wagons though....but thats because I was coming from a ford focus hatch and I wanted a sedan...thats the only reason! My friend has an 04 wagon and its very nice as well! __________________ 2006 WRX (VF43'd) Hawk-Eye Alliance #137 First Mods, Read this!

11-13-2009, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mechoption Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Don't have either yet, but we're looking at the hatch for a few reasons: 1) More cargo room (i.e., can fit a full size bike in there) 2) Can put a dog in the trunk 3) Like the looks

11-13-2009, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
SOY78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 3	My future subie will be a wagon for sure. Because the wife told me it better be 4 doors and hold the wife, a kid and two great danes. I am not ready for a van or an SUV just yet.

11-13-2009, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crb03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: southern cali Posts: 969	If we're talking about the newer 08-10, I'd go hatch. Any years before sedan FTW! It also depends on your lifestyle a lot. Got family and kids? Like to mountain bike or put other large capacity items in your trunk? Need to ship large amounts of heroin? If yes a hatch or wagons probably the best bet. __________________ "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae "M3 drivers have no friends..." - Jeremy Clarkson Last edited by Crb03; 11-13-2009 at 02:21 PM. Reason: spelling

11-13-2009, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
RexEnvy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Staen island, NY Posts: 85	Hatch FTW! The sedan look like a damn KIA!. Say all you want about me, I will not drive something that looks like a KIA.

11-13-2009, 02:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
WRXie Flirty User That's Younger Than the Chunks of Corn in Brian's Crap Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,405	Sedan for me .. I just think it looks better. Nothing else. __________________ 2002 WRX Yellow Blaze Myspace facebook Bugeye Mafia #216 High Mileage Club

11-13-2009, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pinstripes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 21	Sedan for sure. Its more of a classic wrx, to me, the hatch kinda goes away from it. the only hatch i really like is the speed3.

11-13-2009, 10:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Guero Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lex Vegas, Virginia Posts: 443	I think the sedan makes a great secondary vehicle, but the hatch is downright more capable. Why do you think most cars in Europe are hatchbacks? This day in age the capability of your vehicle corresponds with your own capability. Like food, you are what you drive. For someone in their early 20's it helps prepare you for many things that you will most likely face in the next decade. In my opinion, the most important decade of your life. Hatchback advantages: Use as a work vehicle. Having sex. (comfortably) Having children. (oops) Moving. Robbing banks. Hell you could even live in the hatchback if need be. __________________ - Stink-Eye Mob #2 -\|08+ WRX Photo Gallery _________________ Dirty Impreza\|3GWRX

11-13-2009, 10:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Guero Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lex Vegas, Virginia Posts: 443	Top 10 cars of Europe 2008 Yeah they're all about the hot hatches. I'd love a Yellow Audi S3 myself. I think what Subaru is doing is trying to force feed Americans the hatchback. We are quite the stubborn breed. __________________ - Stink-Eye Mob #2 -\|08+ WRX Photo Gallery _________________ Dirty Impreza\|3GWRX

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