Dress up again Volkswagen Lingdu L vs Honda Civic

The compact car market of about 150,000 original e-car has always been a must for many car companies. In order to attract the attention of young people, this level has given birth to many subdivided models with different characteristics. Lingdu is undoubtedly a more representative model in the market segment, with a good comprehensive strength, quite popular in the market. Not long ago, the new Lingdu L was officially launched, the exterior interior was further optimized, and the overall became very young and sporty. So compared with the classic model Civic at this level, how to choose between the two, let's compare and see.

The new Lingdu L is priced at 149,900-189,900 yuan, and a total of 4 models are launched, all of which are equipped with 1.4T+7DCT powertrains. The price range of the 2022 Honda Civic is 129,900-163,900 yuan, and a total of 6 models have been launched for the new car, all of which are equipped with a powertrain of 1.5T+CVT, but the engine parameters are divided into two versions: high and low power. In terms of terminal discounts, Lingdu L has just been listed, so there is currently no discount. The Price of the Civic is also relatively firm, and the large profit will not appear. This time, we selected the Lingdu L Cool And Spicy Version (hereinafter referred to as Lingdu L), the guidance price is 169,900 yuan and the Civic is the Burning Engine Version (hereinafter referred to as the Civic), the guidance price is 163,900 yuan, and the two vehicles are close in price.

Appearance comparison: The design style is different

The two cars are unfamiliar to everyone, but after seeing their new models, I believe that the first impression will bring you obvious sensory differences. The design of Lingdu L is more bold, subverting the previous calm style, and the diversified elements please the tastes of young people. If there was not much difference between the past and the sagittarius family car, but now it is obviously more personality, the first glance makes people can't help but look at it a few more times.

Compared with the previous old model, you will obviously find that the design is not so sharp, and the combat atmosphere has weakened, which is not good news for some loyal Civic enthusiasts, but compared to some ordinary family cars, its overall sense of sport is still more prominent, and it can get more family users.

Lingdu L headlights use a penetrating light strip, and can be integrated with the luminous LOG, some borrow from the style of the family's new energy, and the shape is more recognizable than the Civic. In terms of headlight function, the compared models are used as their respective high-ends, and the headlights are undoubtedly full LED light sources, and have LED daily running lights, automatic headlights and headlight delay off functions. In addition, civic also has more adaptive near and far lights, steering assist lights and front fog lights, and the functions are more complete.

The size of both cars in the compact market is not small, and the launch of the Lingdu L, as the name suggests, has been extended compared to the size of the old model. As can be seen from the body data comparison table, Lingdu L is fully ahead of the Civic in terms of length, width and height, especially the length is close to the category of medium-sized cars, and the Civic has a slight advantage in wheelbase.

In terms of side styling, Lingdu L's bezel-less design is a major highlight, while Civic uses black painted door handles, which looks like a good sporty atmosphere.

In terms of the rear, the two cars interpret different sports styles, and The Lingdu L adopts a hatchback body design that is relatively rare at this level, taking into account both beauty and practicality. At the same time, some of the more popular elements such as through-the-tail lights and hidden exhaust pipes have been applied, making the body look relatively simple and stylish, full of modern beauty. The Civic retains the style of traditional sports models, and on this basis, it is equipped with a rear spoiler and a two-sided exhaust pipe, which looks more wild.

In terms of tires, both cars use a double five-spoke rim design, Lingdu L is a two-color rim design, and Civic is all black paint, and their shapes are relatively sporty. The Dunlop series tires are equipped with the Lingdu L, with a specification of 225/45 R18, while the Civic is a Yukehaoma tire with a size of 215/50 R17, which is one size smaller than the Lingdu L tire.

In the appearance part, the main difference between the two cars is reflected in the shape, the design of Lingdu L emphasizes personality and technology, especially the use of this level of more windless frameless door design, which can attract the good feelings of many young people. The Civic continues the sports gene that has always been there, and the styling design is also very coordinated. At the same time, in terms of configuration, the Civic also has more functions such as adaptive far and near headlights, remote start and open panoramic sunroof than Lingdu L. The Lingdu L has more front parking radar, electric trunk and 18-inch tires, and the performance is different.

Interior design: simple design, the main sense of science and technology

In terms of interior, both cars use the current more mainstream design methods, including a suspended central control large screen and a concise central control layout. Among them, Lingdu L adopts a dual screen shape, and the steering wheel buttons and electronic gear shift mechanism. The Civic has not disappointed in terms of convenience and material standards, and the car and machine system has been significantly improved compared to the old model.

Both cars use full LCD meters, and the size is the same 10.2 inches, they are good in terms of display effect, and Lingdu L can also optionally install HUD head-up display function.

In terms of the central control screen, the 12-inch screen equipped with Lingdu L is larger than the Civic, and has more functions such as CarPlay and gesture control. This generation of Civic is also significantly upgraded in terms of intelligence, supporting voice recognition control, OTA upgrades and roadside assistance functions.

In terms of technology configuration, the two vehicles perform almost similarly in terms of configuration, and are equipped with functions such as full-speed adaptive cruise system, lane departure warning, active brake safety and lane keeping. However, in terms of safety configuration, Civic also has more fatigue driving reminders, knee airbags, and richer details.

Space contrast: comfortable ride Rich storage

In terms of seats, Lingdu L is wrapped in imitation leather materials and adopts a variety of color schemes, which looks very sporty. And more lumbar support adjustment than Civic, 2-way seat height adjustment. At the same time, the front seat can be equipped with optional seat heating. Civic uses leather and fur double-panel materials, and also has red stitching embellishments, which looks more advanced.

In terms of space, the comfort of the two cars is worthy of recognition, and there is no pressure in the front and rear space performance. Thanks to the advantages of Lingdu L in size, it has a certain improvement over the old model, while civic inherits the strong space utilization of Japanese cars, and the performance is not bad, which can be described as comparable.

The trunk design is very regular, because the hatchback design of Lingdu L is conducive to storing large items, and it also supports 4/6 ratio to put down, and the usual household use is fully guaranteed.

Power comparison: still familiar with the formula

In terms of power, the two cars are still familiar with the formula, Lingdu L is equipped with EA211 1.4T engine, the maximum power is 110kW, the maximum torque is 250N·m, and the transmission system matches the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Civic is a combination of 1.5T engine and CVT continuously variable transmission, and the engine is divided into two versions of high and low power. The high-power engine is 134 kW/243N·m and the low-power engine is 95 kW/180N·m. Compared with the models, the Civic 1.5T high-power version has a certain advantage in terms of maximum power, while the Lingdu L is slightly better in terms of maximum torque.

In terms of suspension, the two cars adopt the mainstream front McPherson independent suspension of this level, and the rear multi-link independent suspension combination, and the whole series is matched with the front drive, which is in line with the positioning of this level of models.

Editor's comments: As a relatively strong opponent at this level, the two cars have been upgraded today, and their competitive strength has been improved. For those who control their appearance, Lingdu L has obvious advantages, making up for the shortcomings of the previous personality. The Power Performance of the Civic and this price point are also equipped with some practical configurations such as adaptive far and near light, and the word-of-mouth strength accumulated by this car over the years is not comparable to that of the same class of models. If you are interested in the above two models, you may wish to go to the store to test drive the experience, and may be able to find the car you want.