Lynk & Co 02 HB compared to the eighth generation of golf, domestic small steel cannon, is it really better than the European car to drive?

In the past two years, the youthful and sporty transformation of the automobile market has been obvious to all.

Consumers want the car culture, but there are fewer and fewer classic models. The Ford Focus is in the stage of a new generation, The Renault Megana, which has never entered China, has become a tram, nissan Qida and Suzuki Swift have also left...

At this point, if you want to buy a compact hatchback that is fun to drive, the selection surface is compressed very narrowly. But there is good news: the eighth generation of Volkswagen Golf continues to invest in the Chinese market, and the fun-loving Lynk & Co has also created the small steel cannon of the Lynk & Co 02 Hatchback.

When the choice is compressed into these two cars, how do you, who love driving, make the final choice? All of this, let their product power be determined.

In terms of performance, how big is the gap between the two cars?

How does a hatchback evolve into a small steel cannon? Whether it is a car fan or an automaker, the first answer given is to increase the power!

Indeed, in fact, most drivers are not yet able to experience the "chassis control" level of a car, if the driving experience is not sufficient, at most can only feel whether the vehicle's steering is flexible, whether the chassis is stable enough. As for how to make them feel "driving pleasure", the most direct way is to bring more powerful power.

The Lynk & Co 02 HB and the eighth generation of the Golf family both offer a variety of options for users with different budgets and needs.

For example, the Pro model of the Lynk & Co 02 HB and the Golf 280TSI model are in the same level. Regarding their dynamic performance, if you actually drive, you will give the conclusion that "everything is enough, but the gap is not large".

From the comparison of power data, it can be seen that the 2.0T+7DCT version of Lynk & Co 02 HB Plus, although the horsepower is much larger than the golf of 1.4T+7DSG. However, in the final zero hundred acceleration results, it was only 0.6 seconds faster.

As for why there is such a gap, there are two main reasons: Lynk & Co 02 HB is built based on SUVs, and the size is larger, heavier, and the final thrust-to-weight ratio is a little smaller than that of golf; in addition, golf's TSI + DSG power combination tuning can be said to be "pure fire", whether it is shift rate or transmission efficiency, it is naturally in the first echelon and better than the Plus version of Lynk & Co 02 HB.

However, if you look at the "power value for money", the starting price of the Lynk & Co 02 HB Plus model is only 150,800, and the Golf 280TSI model starts at 149,300. Therefore, it is still more cost-effective to still be Lynk & Co 02 HB Plus models.

In addition to the entry-level models, how to choose a model with a higher power level? In fact, there are doorways.

From the comparison of power parameters, the Lynk & Co 02 HB Halo driving control kit version, that is, the "full version" model under the blessing of the Volvo Drive-E power system, zero hundred acceleration only takes 6.2 seconds; and the more expensive Golf GTI model, zero hundred acceleration also needs 7.1 seconds. Therefore, the advantages of the Lynk & Co 02 HB Halo are mainly focused on the "power cost performance".

However, it should be noted here that the Golf GTI model will have greater modification potential than the Lynk & Co 02 HB in the hands of players.

The EA888 engine mounted on the Golf GTI has undergone years of development, and is relatively stable in terms of current performance and structure, and has launched three sets of power versions (respectively, the upper limit of 140kW, 170kW, 220kW). The Golf GTI can also replace the LS38 turbine, upgrade to the state of high r, and while meeting the high power, the cast iron material of the cylinder block can also be carried, and its modification value is great.

However, if you want to modify the engine of the Lynk & Co 02 HB, it is actually a more troublesome thing. Let's not say that volvo's engine modification cases are not many, just say that the aluminum alloy cylinder block is doomed to make this engine unable to perform performance optimization in a big way.

What is the difference between the two for driving performance?

If you are not "driving a small white", then when buying a compact hatchback hatchback, you must pay attention to the mechanical quality of the chassis of the vehicle.

An excellent chassis brings not only a solid cornering texture, it also determines the lap time on the track. So when it comes to this aspect, what are the characteristics of the Lynk & Co 02HB and Golf?

From a structural point of view, both cars use McPherson front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, which is the mainstream performance of this level.

However, at the level of tuning, the Lynk & Co 02 HB and golf can be seen as two completely different models.

On the Reese track with long straights and narrow corners, the comprehensive performance of a car can be more comprehensively displayed. When the Lynk & Co 02 HB was just launched, many fans also tested it on the track. As for who runs faster with Lynk & Co 02 HB and Golf, we speak with data:

Also cloudy, dry, and with the same humidity and temperature, the Lynk & Co 02 HB Halo has a lap time of 1:03.80 and a Golf GTI of 1:04.40.

In this way, the advantages of the Lynk & Co 02 HB are indeed obvious.

In actual driving, though, the Lynk & Co 02 HB may make you feel "untamable." This hatchback, which was born from the base of the SUV, was replaced by shorter springs and reduced body height. However, due to the overall weight distribution and size problems, it is still not the kind of hatchback that is extremely flexible.

Of course, the ability to refer to which to fight is still available in this car. In the actual driving process, the Lynk & Co 02 HB will show a unique characteristic of Volvo, which is that when cornering, the chassis allows a certain roll, but will soon correct the posture of the body. Moreover, in the steering action, the overall directivity and followability are very good, which makes up for the weakness of the wheelbase to a certain extent.

As for the Golf, the hatchback, which has been developed for more than four decades, has already eaten through the sporty chassis tuning. First of all, the flexibility brought by the short wheelbase is unmatched by most hatchbacks. Moreover, Volkswagen will be very tough for the chassis adjustment of the golf, so the front and rear of the car are more flexible, it can be said that in addition to the push head problem of the front-drive car, the driving pleasure of the golf is impeccable.

Back to the main topic: how to choose between the two cars?

In fact, speaking of this, the characteristics of the two cars of Lynk & Co 02 HB and Golf at the control level, we have a relatively clear understanding: the main advantages of Lynk & Co 02 HB are concentrated in the power level, the handling is good, but the driver needs to adapt; although the power of the golf is slightly weaker, the control feel brought by the intuitive level will be higher, and the playability is also very good.

So, how to choose these two cars?

According to different use scenarios and users, we can roughly summarize as: the main home but also want to experience the performance, choose Lynk & Co 02 HB, no home needs, is to play to buy golf.

The reason is simple, although the Lynk & Co 02 HB sacrifices certain handling characteristics, its internal atmosphere and spatial performance are much higher than the golf.

Take the space most valued by household needs, although the Lynk & Co 02 HB is a hatchback, with a wheelbase of more than 2 meters 7, it is enough to comfortably provide space for 5 occupants. This alone is what the Golf can not bring, the car has a wheelbase of only 2631mm, and the cramped feeling of the interior space can be imagined...

epilogue

In fact, from a comparative point of view, whether it is Lynk & Co 02 HB or Golf, these two mainstream hatchbacks can be regarded as an explanation for contemporary car fans.

From the perspective of product strength, the comprehensive performance of both is also very good. In particular, the Lynk & Co 02 HB, although this car does not have the long history of Golf, it is surprising that this "newcomer" can compete with golf when he first comes into contact with the hatchback steel cannon field, and his strength cannot be underestimated.

As for how to choose in the end, it is entirely determined by their respective characteristics. Lynk & Co 02 HB takes into account both home sports, golf is more pure, according to their own needs to judge, it is finished!