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What is meant by 'wheelbase' and 'ground clearance' in a car?

Wheelbase:
In a car, there are two rods used to connect the center of the wheels, one on the front and another on the rear.
The distance between these two rods or axles of a vehicle is known as its wheelbase.
This term is generally checked while buying a car to see how much large the cabin is. The longer the wheelbase, the more the interior room in the car's cabin.

Ground Clearance:
In a car, there are two rods used to connect the center of the wheels, one on the front and another on the rear.
The distance between these two rods or axles of a vehicle is known as its wheelbase.
This term is generally checked while buying a car to see how much large the cabin is. The longer the wheelbase, the more the interior room in the car's cabin.

Ground Clearance:
It means the distance between the ground (the point where the tire meets the ground) and the under side of the chassis i.e. any parts that aren't designed to touch the ground. The manufacturers generally mention this distance in millimetres or inches in the list of specifications.
High Ground Clearance Vs. Low Ground Clearance:
More the ground clearance, more is the vehicle capable of moving on off-road, bumpy, rough terrains. For this reason, you will generally find that SUVs are designed with high ground clearance.
If the vehicles has low ground clearance will have low center of gravity and that leads to better handling and performance.
A balance between a high and low ground clearance is needed and you'll find this being achieved in the most executive sedans.

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