# Are SUVs Safer Than Sedans? Here's What You Need To Know

> According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with all other factors being equal, a larger and weightier automobile offers a greater buffer of safety than a compact, lighter vehicle.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1830669/are-suvs-safer-than-sedans/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67fff745cf0a2c2c75d1f10a)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #suvs #amount #between #greater #offers #safer #safety #sedans
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