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Is a car or truck better in snow?

When comparing cars and trucks in snow, each has specific advantages depending on the conditions and your needs:

Trucks typically offer:
- Higher ground clearance for navigating deeper snow
- Four-wheel drive options that provide excellent traction
- More weight over the drive wheels (in rear-wheel trucks with cargo)
- Better approach and departure angles for unplowed areas
- Capability to traverse rougher terrain where snowplows haven't reached

Cars (especially AWD/4WD models) offer:
- Better weight distribution for balanced handling
- Lower center of gravity reducing rollover risk
- Often more responsive steering and braking
- Better fuel efficiency in winter conditions
- Generally more nimble in slippery urban environments

The ideal choice depends on:
- Snow depth you regularly encounter
- Whether you drive mainly on plowed roads or need to forge through fresh snow
- Your comfort level with different vehicle types
- Need for other capabilities (hauling, passenger space)

Regardless of vehicle type, winter tires make a bigger difference than vehicle style alone. A front-wheel drive car with quality winter tires often outperforms a truck with all-season tires in many snow conditions.

For extreme winter conditions with consistently deep snow, a 4WD truck generally has the advantage, but for typical plowed winter roads, a properly equipped car can be equally capable and sometimes more manageable.