The current definition of a sedan is much the same as it's always been: a passenger car with four doors and a separate trunk. A trunk is a wholly enclosed cargo hold, separated f… See more

But hatchbacks have also grown up—way up, into an entirely new breed. Today, there are numerous vehicles that might pass for four-door sedans but in fact have a rear hatch incor… See more

Beyond differences in how hatchbacks and sedans look, the biggest difference in what they provide an owner is found in their relative cargo-hauling capabilities. For a given-size … See more

Hatchbacks come with two minor potential downsides. If a hatchback lacks a cargo cover, then whatever is in the wayback will be visible to passersby. And because the rear area o… See more