What’s the difference between a sunroof and a moonroof? Both are essentially windows in the ceiling of your vehicle that let in sunlight and give your cabin a spacious feel, so is there really that big of a difference? There can be! The primary difference between a sunroof and a moonroof is in opacity and how they’re installed. Find out the specific difference between a sunroof and a moonroof from BMW of North Canton, then contact us if you’d like to find a new BMW that lets the sun — or moon — shine in.
Classic sunroofs are usually opaque panels on the top of a vehicle that matches the rest of the body color. They can either be tilted open or, in some cases, fully removed to let in the sunshine and fresh air during drives through North Canton and Massillon.
A moonroof is a specific type of sunroof that’s usually larger than other types of sunroof. The main difference between a sunroof and a moonroof is that moonroofs can’t be removed from the body of the car. They slide or tilt open usually with an interior sliding panel that slides open to access the moonroof itself. The panel typically matches the vehicle’s interior to flow seamlessly with the rest of the materials.
Moonroofs are more common than sunroofs in most modern cars, but the terms are often used interchangeably.
Among the types of sunroofs available these days to Green drivers, panoramic roof systems are among the most popular because they cover not just the front seat but also second and sometimes even third rows of seating. Many BMW cars and SUVs include panoramic roof systems as standard equipment.
Other styles include:
If you’d like to see the difference between a sunroof and a moonroof first-hand, schedule a test drive at BMW of North Canton. We offer many models with a variety of features so you can get a taste of several roof styles. You can find out more about which BMW vehicles have moonroofs or sunroofs when you visit our BMW information hub. We’re always adding articles about BMW models and features, which often include information about features you’ll find in different BMW models.
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