2021 is a year of unlimited bydir, under the blessing of DM-i super hybrid, blade battery, riding on the rapid development of new energy, BYD has sold a total of 730093 new cars in the past year, of which the sales of new energy models have reached 593745, accounting for more than 81%.
At the beginning of 2022, BYD is playing iron while it is hot, and its DM-i family has added a new member, that is, BYD Song MAX DM-i. The new car has now opened pre-sale, and the pre-sale range is 146,800-173,800 yuan. Not long ago, BYD Song MAX's old rival Geely Jiaji also ushered in the PLATINUM model of PHEV, which is also priced at a price similar to that of BYD Song MAX DM-i. So, which is the better choice between the two? Below we will compare the appearance, interior, space, power, control and other aspects of the two to see the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Appearance: All are in line with the high appearance of young people at present
BYD Song MAX DM-i adopts the latest family design language, its front face is more radical than the current model, and the sharp headlights use a side-by-side light source layout inside, which has a high degree of recognition after lighting. The spoilers on both sides of the bydid BYD Song MAX DM-i also add a bit of sporty atmosphere to a certain extent.
The side of bydir Bydir Song MAX DM-i uses the popular double waistline design, with a suspended roof, which is full of fashion. It is worth mentioning that the executive version of the new BYD Song MAX DM-i adopts the "upgraded roof" design, which further expands its load capacity.
The Jiaji Platinum PHEV is still the iconic pentagonal grille, but the interior uses the latest straight waterfall type mid-mesh, which is more atmospheric. The combination of the headlight groups on both sides and the forward grille also enhances the lateral visual effect of the vehicle to a certain extent. The front surround design of the Jiaji Platinum PHEV has a penetrating heat dissipation port, which enhances the sporty feel of the whole vehicle.
The body side of the Jiaji Platinum PHEV is the traditional MPV style, with a waist line running directly through the rear, with the concave lines under the doors and the more extended wheel arches, showing a good aura.
The appearance of both cars is the latest family-style design, which can well meet the aesthetic tastes of young consumers.
Interior: Jiaji is more luxurious and luxurious
The interior of song MAX DM-i is still the familiar "BYD flavor", a large floating central control screen occupies the visual center of gravity of the entire car, and the screen also supports rotation, bringing it a good sense of technology. In addition, the front and sides of the co-pilot have special textures, and with the gradient design of the seat, the sense of luxury is also reflected.
The interior of jiaji platinum PHEV is also a familiar formula, and the full LCD instrument panel with good clarity is matched with a floating central control screen, and the sense of technology is highlighted. In terms of materials, jiaji platinum PHEV is wrapped in a large number of leather materials in the car, and the embellishment effect brought by the silver trim also makes it feel technological.
The interiors of both are their own family designs, with both a sense of technology and luxury, which is a type that young consumers like. The slight difference is that the song MAX DM-i series is not equipped with a full LCD instrument, which is inevitably a bit regrettable.
Power: DM-i technology advantages are obvious
In terms of power, BYD Song MAX DM-i is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5L hybrid system dedicated engine + motor + battery, of which the maximum power of the engine is 81kW and the peak torque is 135N·m. BYD Song MAX DM-i is also available in 51km and 105km versions with different pure electric ranges. It is worth mentioning that in the lowest state of charge, the fuel consumption of the 100 km version of the 51km and 105km versions is 4.4L and 4.5L respectively.
The Jiaji Platinum PHEV is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system dominated by a 1.5T three-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 130 kW and a peak torque of 255 N·m, and the drivetrain is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Jiaji Platinum PHEV is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 15.5 kWh, which can provide it with a pure electric cruising range of 82km. Jiaji Platinum PHEV consumes 5L of fuel per 100 km at the lowest state of charge.
Although the engine output power of BYD Song MAX DM-i is far less than that of Geely Jiaji Platinum PHEV, the actual acceleration performance of 0-100km/h is similar, of which BYD Song MAX DM-i's motor plays a key role. In addition, BYD Song MAX DM-i has lower fuel consumption in the state of power loss, thanks to BYD's DM-i hybrid system in low-speed conditions using logic similar to the extended range, to ensure that the engine continues to operate in the optimal speed range, more efficient. Coupled with the fact that BYD Song MAX DM-i also has a blade battery with better safety, BYD's advantages in power are more obvious.
Space: Jiaji longitudinal space large Song MAX has 7 seats to choose from
Most consumers are still more concerned about the space of this MPV, so we focus on the ratio of space. First of all, let's talk about the dimensions of the two cars, the Song MAX DM-i has a length, width and height of 4710/1810/1690 (1880) mm and a wheelbase of 2785 mm; the length, width and height of the Geely Jiaji Platinum PHEV are 4706/1909/1713 mm, and the wheelbase is 2805 mm.
The 180cm tall experiencer sat in the car of Song MAX DM-i, and with the front seats adjusted, the second row of seats was adjusted to the end, with about 1 punch space in the legs and 3 punches in the head. Maintaining the backstage of the second row of seats, the experiencer sits in the third row, the third row is just sitting people, and the head and leg space have reached their limits.
The 180cm tall experiencer sits in the Jiaji Platinum PHEV, the front seat maintains the driving position, the second row seat is adjusted to the end, the leg has about 2 punches, and there is 1 punch space in the head. Keep the second row of seats still, the experiencer sits in the third row, there is no head, leg space, and even the second row has to move forward a little to sit comfortably.
In terms of the storage capacity of the trunk, the two are basically half a pound to eight two, and the remaining volume in the state of raising the third row cannot provide a satisfactory storage space. Fortunately, both support the reclining of the third row of seats, and the storage space at this time has a good performance.
Although both cars have a third row, they are limited by size, and the third row can basically only be used for emergency use. It is worth mentioning that the Jiaji Platinum PHEV is only available in 6-seater models, and has a wider dimension, which is better in terms of lateral riding space performance. BYD Song MAX DM-i is more user-friendly, with a 7-seater model to choose from.
Control: Song MAX has a platform advantage
Both are home MPV, and the suspension form is basically the same, and there is basically no maneuverability to speak of. In fact, after Geely introduced the CMA platform, the models from the platform have improved their driving experience a lot, but unfortunately, the Jiaji Platinum PHEV is not from the CMA platform.
Master observation
From the above comparison, it can be seen that there is basically no big gap between the performance of the two vehicles in terms of product strength, and the biggest difference is concentrated in the power side. Indeed, the Song MAX DM-i, equipped with DM-i super hybrid, is significantly better performer, and the higher fuel economy is more in line with consumer demand for household use. Perhaps when the Jiaji Platinum PHEV uses Geely's latest hybrid technology, this advantage of Song MAX DM-i will be able to be smoothed out. Do you have anything to say about these two cars? You can leave a message in the comment area to communicate.