What does sportback mean in cars?
Sportback – a bodystyle term that’s confusingly applied to both five-door hatchbacks and to some of Audi’s sleeker models. For example, the A1 and A3 hatchbacks come with the Sportback moniker, while the A5 Sportback is a sleeker version of the A4 saloon and the Q3 Sportback is a sleeker take on the Q3 SUV. Put simply, Sportback is a vehicle body-shape used by Audi to represent their hatchbacks and SUVs that have a more aggressively sloping rear window. In more general terms, the car industry may refer to this shape as an ‘SUV Coupe’, combining the body shapes of both SUVs and coupes.Sportback is a term used by Audi for 5-door hatchback/fastback/coupe SUV models. It is also used on some non-Audi cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback.The term “Sportback” in the Audi lineup refers to a specific body style that blends the practicality of an SUV with the sleek, sloping roofline typically associated with coupes.
What is the difference between a hatchback and a Sportback?
The ultimate choice for selecting a vehicle body size depends on personal preference, requirements and budget. As for hatchback vs sportback, hatchbacks are known for their compact size. On the other hand, a sportback refers to a car or SUV with a notably sharp angle in its roofline, rear window and trunk opening. A hatchback tends to be less cumbersome and much easier to navigate through the cities because of its compact size and shorter wheelbase. The size of a hatchback is advantageous for navigating those tight city streets or parking within crowded parking spaces.
Is a sportback a SUV?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is a riff on the Q5 SUV: Less boxy, more aerodynamic, a bit smaller on the inside. The tradeoff leaves us with everything we love about a two-row SUV and a sporty hatchback combined, but in a super elegant, stylish form. The Q7 offers more engine choices including a base 261-hp four-cylinder, while the X5 starts with a more powerful 375-hp inline-six. Both earn Editors’ Choice recognition, with the Q7 ranking #2 in three-row luxury SUVs and the X5 placing #3 in two-row luxury SUVs.The Q7 provides substantially more cargo space with room for 25 carry-on suitcases when seats are folded, plus the flexibility of a third row. However, the Q5 delivers better fuel economy at 25 mpg combined versus the Q7’s 20-22 mpg range.