{"id":36907,"date":"2024-03-27T12:54:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T10:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/?p=36907"},"modified":"2026-06-17T10:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:44:29","slug":"a-hatchback-is-a-car-body-configuration-with-a-rear-door-that-swings-upward-to-provide-easy-access-to-the-cargo-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/blog\/wat-is-een-hatchback\/","title":{"rendered":"Een hatchback is een soort auto met een naar boven scharnierende achterdeur, een 'liftgate', die toegang geeft tot de bagageruimte. De hatchback heeft een carrosserie die is ontworpen om ruimte te bieden aan vijf personen en bagage, met een scheidingswand tussen de passagiersruimte en de bagageruimte. De achterdeur van een hatchback kan ook opengeduwd worden om toegang te krijgen tot de bagageruimte zonder de passagiersdeuren te hoeven openen."},"content":{"rendered":"

Hatchbacks are a common sight on roads across the globe. You've probably unknowingly seen many of them without realising these cars fell into this popular category. But what exactly is a hatchback? Why is it an attractive vehicle for many people? This article will address these questions and more.<\/p>\n

What is a hatchback?<\/h2>\n

A hatchback falls under the body types. With a hatchback, you can in principle access the front part of the car via your boot. That's why a hatchback has 3 or 5 doors. This also means that extra space can be created by folding down the rear seats. The tailgate forms its own door. So, you can also recognise a hatchback by its odd number of doors. Hatchback cars are popular due to their practical usability, fuel efficiency and often affordable price. They are suitable for various purposes, from city driving to long journeys.<\/p>\n

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The history of hatchback cars<\/h2>\n

The hatchback has been around since 1938. The French brand Citro\u00ebn had the first one with its 11CV Commerciale. However, the tailgate had two parts. The French car manufacturer Renault was the first to mass-produce the hatchback from 1961 to 1986. The cars were mainly used as city cars or family cars, but in later stages, the Luxury and more expensive car brands<\/a> also with a hatchback, such as BMW and Porsche.<\/p>\n

What are the advantages of a hatchback?<\/h2>\n

What is now advantageous about a hatchback car? A big advantage is that you can fold down the rear seats, creating extra space for luggage. However, due to their compactness, hatchbacks are lightweight. This has its own advantages. This saves on road tax. Furthermore, parts wear out less quickly and these cars consume much less fuel. Lastly, hatchback cars are usually cheaper<\/a> and bigger cars.<\/p>\n

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What is better: a saloon or a hatchback?<\/h2>\n

There is an important difference between the saloon and the hatchback car. The saloon has a larger boot than the hatchback, with the boot also being clearly separated from the rest of the car. An advantage of this is that no heat or cold is lost every time the boot is opened. Furthermore, saloons have more legroom for rear passengers. The saloon is, however, also longer and heavier as a result.<\/p>\n

Difference between hatchback and estate<\/h3>\n

A hatchback shares some similarities with an estate car. The big difference, however, is that an estate car is longer and therefore offers more space. Because the hatchback is smaller, it also falls into a lighter weight class.<\/p>\n

Well-known hatchback models<\/h2>\n

There are many well-known hatchback models in circulation, both new and used. These are the most popular hatchbacks at the moment:<\/p>\n