Nowadays, for family cars, space has become one of the important factors that people consider when consuming. Therefore, you will also find that there are fewer and fewer A0-class cars on the market today. But for many families, with a budget of about 150,000, wanting a B-class car, it is obviously a little nervous, and choosing an A-class car, but feeling very wronged, so what to do? Fortunately, some manufacturers have made a more detailed division of models for such users, such as today's introduction of Toyota Lingshang and Volkswagen Lingdu L, they belong to the A+ level, compared to ordinary A-class cars, not only larger, but also the space is closer to the B-class car, and the price is also around 150,000. So, for these two models, how to choose? Let's make a detailed comparison.
Comparison model: 2021 Toyota Lingshang 2.0LCVT Premium Edition (guidance price 158,800 yuan) VS2022 Volkswagen Lingdu L280TSI dual-clutch hot version (guidance price 159,900 yuan)
Appearance comparison:
First of all, from the appearance point of view, Toyota Lingshang adopts a relatively new design, the front face of the large size of the grille, filled with horizontal strips of blackened net, plus sharp shape of the headlights, looks very fierce. For the side shape, although it is somewhat similar to Lei Ling, it looks more stretched due to its larger size. For its appearance, as a whole, it can be said that it is mainly based on a calm atmosphere, and it also reveals a bit of fashion and sports.
For the Volkswagen Lingdu L, although its front face style is simple, whether it is the grille or the shape of the headlight group, it not only fully demonstrates the concept of digitalization, but also integrates the design elements of the sports car, especially the sunken mouth, plus the hood with green tendons, which seems to have a bit of Ferrari taste. For the side shape, it not only adopts a rare borderless door of the same level, but also looks very passionate with its sharp waistline, slippery roof, and slightly upturned ducktail, which also has a sports car-like streamlined design, coupled with its hot red suit.
Interior comparison:
In terms of interior, for Toyota Lingshang, the overall style is relatively simple, and Leiling is almost the same, but fortunately, its overall layout is hierarchical, the operation is very smooth, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, plus 9-inch central control screen, intelligent configuration is enough to ensure daily use. For the color of the interior, there are black and black and light brown collocations, respectively, and the overall performance is decent.
For the Volkswagen Lingdu L, sitting in its cockpit, what comes to the face is a strong scientific and technological atmosphere, a three-frame flat-bottom steering wheel, the sense of number is very strong, and its 10.2-inch digital instrument and 10-inch central control screen, using a conjoined design, it looks like it has a strong visual impact. At the same time, coupled with the small electronic shift lever, it once again highlights its digital positioning. In addition, it also provides three interior color schemes of charm blue + crystal gray, scarlet + bright black, and cool black + carbon ash, which highlight the three different styles of home, sports and calmness on the basis of a strong scientific and technological atmosphere. Overall, its interior creation, more with a sense of technology and sports, echoes its appearance.
Size and space comparison:
In terms of size, toyota Lingshang has a three-dimensional circumference of 4695mm*1780mm*1435mm and a wheelbase of 2750mm. Through the actual test (experiencer 182cm), when the front seat is adjusted, the rear leg has a distance of two fists, the head has a punch space, its seat is wide and thick, the softness and hardness are moderate, and the overall comfort is excellent.
For the Volkswagen Lingdu L, its three circumferences are 4784mm*1831mm*1469mm, and the wheelbase is 2731mm. After the actual test (experiencer 178cm), when the front seating position is adjusted, the rear leg has a distance of three fists, the head has a punch and a half space, overall, its lateral space is more sufficient, and the seat support is relatively better.
Power and control comparison:
In terms of power, Toyota Lingshang is equipped with 2.0L self-priming power, the maximum horsepower is 171 horses, the peak torque is 205N·m, matching the CVT gearbox, after the actual experience, its power is not radical, but the output is very linear, which can easily guarantee daily home. The adjustment of the suspension is also a more homely style, and the overall comfort is the mainstay. Therefore, this model is more inclined to the use of the family.
For the Volkswagen Lingdu L, it is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum horsepower of 150 hp and a peak torque of 250 N·m, matching the dry dual-clutch transmission of 7DCT. After actual experience, its power response is more positive, the deep throttle is more explosive, and the performance performance is more surging. For the adjustment of the suspension, on the basis of ensuring comfort, it inherits the tough and solid and stable performance of the German car, which can provide rich driving pleasure and has a very consistent positioning with its sports car-like appearance.
Configuration comparison:
Compared with the Volkswagen Lingdu L, Toyota Lingshang has more features such as co-pilot cushion airbags, online maps, road call rescue, and more comprehensive intelligent voice control.
Compared with Toyota Lingshang, volkswagen Lingdu L has more: rear parking radar, engine start and stop, road traffic sign recognition, frameless door design, 4-way adjustment of the waist of the main driver's seat, 2-way adjustment of the height of the passenger seat, WiFi connection, support for CarPlay and CarLife, luggage compartment 12V power supply, exterior mirror lock automatic folding, rain-sensing wipers, car air purifiers and so on.
summary:
For Toyota Lingshang and Volkswagen Lingdu L, they can be said to have outstanding performance in the A+ class joint venture car, and they also have their own advantages. For Toyota Lingshang, it is the product of Toyota's new TNGA architecture platform, the overall performance of the calm atmosphere, the space has a slight advantage, the safety configuration is superior, the home style shown is stronger, on the whole, it is more suitable for some people who care about the family.
For Volkswagen Lingdu L, it is based on Volkswagen's MQB-EVO new generation of digital intelligent architecture platform, so whether it is the appearance, interior or car system, it highlights a strong sense of digitalization and futurism. In particular, the supercar-like front face and borderless doors make its overall design sense very strong. It fully demonstrates the positioning of trendy fashion and young sports, and for its more radical dynamic performance, it is also more in line with the attributes of its own sports coupe. So, overall, it's obviously more in line with the tastes of light people. See here, for the A+ class Toyota Lingshang and Volkswagen Lingdu L, how will you choose?