Since my girlfriend and I have just been engaged and are ready to get married on This Year's National Day, we need to choose a suitable model at the moment, as a travel tool for the next two people, the total budget does not exceed 200,000, it needs to be a joint venture brand, in addition to the appearance and power, the vehicle practicality is strong, because my girlfriend and I like to travel, even if it is a short weekend in the spring, sometimes we will go to Qingqing or camping. With these appeals, I have seen many models on the Internet, and then through the introduction of colleagues and friends, I finally locked in two more satisfactory targets, Toyota Camry and Dongfeng Citroen Versailles C5 X. How to choose between the two? With this question in mind, my girlfriend and I went to the nearby 4S store and test drove and experienced it one by one. After all, one is a Japanese car, one is a French car, after trying, it was found that in addition to the similar price of the two models, the overall difference is still very obvious, the detailed content and see the following comparison.
Comparison models: 21 Toyota Camry 2.0E Elite Edition (guide price 179,800) VS 22 Dongfeng Citroen Versailles C5 X Tiger Year Opener 1.6T Collar Extraordinary (guide price 173,700)
Appearance:
Whether it is the shape of the front face or the silhouette of the side, the Camry looks mature and sophisticated, the muscle line of the entire body, and even has the feeling of an old-fashioned American car, and the overall is mainly stable and heavy, which is very in line with the positioning of the family.
For versailles C5 X, its shape is relatively special, after all, it is not the same as most models on the market, and it looks a little weird, and the sales introduction says that it has the comfort of a car, the passage of an SUV, and the practicality of a station wagon. After a taste, I think it is more beautiful, not only the body shape is beautiful, but also the posture is stretched and elegant, relatively speaking, the shape design is more fashionable and bold, full of fashion and vitality. In addition, the sales added that if you don't like its standard 19-inch wheels (colored paint, some customers feel too fancy or exaggerated), you can also opt for the 225/55 R18 Michelin tires, and it's a free optional bag.
Size and spatial representation:
Camry 4885mm*1840mm*1455mm, wheelbase 2825mm, Versailles C5 X trim: 4805mm*1865mm*1505mm, wheelbase 2785mm. Through the actual experience, the Camry occupies the space, especially the longitudinal space in the back row, and the legs are very generous. The Versailles C5 X has a slight advantage in lateral and headroom, and overall comfort is better thanks to its leather seats.
In terms of trunk, the Camry has a volume of 593L, Versailles C5 X has a volume of 545L, although the capacity is slightly smaller, but due to the hatchback design, its opening is larger, it is more convenient to store large items, at the same time, put down the rear seat backrest, it can be expanded to 1640L, so that it can not only be used to move, but also go out camping, but also directly as a bed car, the overall practicality is better.
Power:
Camry is equipped with 2.0L self-priming power, parameters: 178PS/210N·m, matching CVT gearbox, NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.5L. After test drive, its power performance can be said to be very homely and Very Buddhist. The start is smooth, the rear output is very smooth, although there is no feeling of fatigue, but the explosiveness is not strong, so it is very suitable for a steady opening. For its suspension tuning, the overall comfort-oriented, if the fast cornering, the body roll will be more obvious, the support is not enough.
For the Versailles C5 X, it is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine with parameters: 175PS/250N·m, matching the AISIN 8AT transmission, neDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.8L. After the test drive, its start is more agile, and for the secondary acceleration of the middle and rear sections, the power is followed by the step, and there is a clear sense of explosion, and the overall performance is considered radical. Thanks to its adjustable suspension and PHC adaptive hydraulic stabilization technology, it is characterized by soft and hard, even if it is fast through rough roads, it is like walking on the ground, with a "magic carpet" effect of smoothing bumps. Overall, it's not only comfortable, solid and robust handling, but also a lot of driving pleasure.
In terms of safety crash testing:
Both models received five-star honors, and camry received a high score of "Overall Rating G" in the C-IASI (China Insurance Auto Safety Index) test with full honors. The Versailles C5 X received five-star security from the C-NCAP.
In terms of security configuration:
The entry-level Camry gave 10 airbags, which was very powerful, but unfortunately, the TSS Smart Safety Kit was not given. For versailles C5 X, it is equipped with 6 airbags as standard, although the number is small, but equipped with L2.5 C-Pilot assisted driving system, including: parallel assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping, road traffic sign identification, collision warning, active braking and other up to 8 items of intelligent safety assistance functions, relatively rich in active safety configuration.
Functional configuration:
The Camry has more than the Versailles C5 X: second row side airbags, first row knee airbags, speed center lock, roadside assistance calls and other configurations.
Versailles C5 X has more than camry: adjustable suspension, front and rear parking radar, reversing side warning system, 360-degree panoramic image, full-speed domain adaptive cruise, driving mode selection, fatigue reminder, L2.5 level of driver assistance function, panoramic sunroof, active closed grille, electric induction opening and closing tailgate, shift paddles, full LCD instrument, HUD head-up display, mobile phone wireless charging, leather-like seats, 6 electric adjustments for the main passenger seat, first row seat heating, WiFi hotspot, Satellite navigation system, Baidu online map, voice control, steering assist lights, interior mood lights, rear privacy glass, sensor wipers and a series of functions.
summary:
Through a comprehensive test drive and understanding, I found that both models have their own places that impressed me, the Camry has a low-key appearance, spacious space, high retention rate, and good reputation, but in my opinion, it seems to be more suitable for older users. For versailles C5 X, it is relatively a younger model, the appearance of the performance is trendy and fashionable, full of vitality and personality, the power output is more radical, higher passability, coupled with strong space expansion, suitable for travel, outing, camping and other multi-scenario applications. After a comprehensive comparison, my girlfriend and I are more inclined to Versailles C5 X, so we are ready to book a car, see here, I wonder if you have better suggestions? Welcome to discuss the message.