The smoothness of driving is valued by most MPV customers, low-speed torque is a very important indicator, pure oil MPV displacement is small and the power is insufficient, the displacement is large and the fuel consumption is high, the launch of hybrid MPV models solves this pain point, low-speed electricity, high-speed oil and electricity cooperation, improve stability, and save fuel; among the many MPV brand models at the level of 300,000, how should the new VOYANT Dreamer and Toyota Sena choose? We chose two hybrid models, the 2024 new VOYAH Dreamer PHEV Ultra Long Range Excellence Edition (33.99w) and the 2023 Toyota Sena 2.5L Hybrid Luxury Edition (33.38w) for comparison.
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Toyota Sena
Frame safety
MPV has a large cross-sectional area, high and long body, and short front end, which makes automotive engineers a headache and has safety problems, so in recent years, new energy MPVs have invested more in safety, such as the new VOYANT Dreamer with a front cabin, when a collision occurs, there is a triple decentralized force transmission design to protect the integrity of the cockpit from front to rear; At the rear, it comes with five layers of protection, including a high-strength steel impact beam, an energy-absorbing box, an all-aluminum alloy rear subframe, a hot-stamped rear longitudinal member and a high-strength steel seat frame to protect the third-row occupants in the event of a rear-end collision.
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Toyota Sena
In terms of the use of materials for the frame, the new VOYAH Dreamer uses high-strength steel + aluminum alloy, accounting for 79%, and on the integrated door knocker and door impact beam, 2000MPa hot-stamping steel is used, and the torsional rigidity of the vehicle is 35400Nm/deg.
Toyota Sena is built on the TNGA-K platform, which is not much different from the traditional fuel MPV, and adds 1500MPa hot-stamping steel to both the A-pillar and B-pillar. In positions such as the C-pillar and D-pillar, a continuous annular structure is adopted to protect the integrity of the cockpit in the event of a side impact. In terms of manufacturing process, Toyota's TNGA-K uses LSW laser spiral welding technology, which improves the overall rigidity of the body by increasing the number of solder joints and LSW laser spiral welding of the body. Of course, in addition to working on the rigidity of the chassis, the Sena is also equipped with 9 SRS airbags as standard, including the knee airbags that the VOYAH does not have.
Toyota Sena
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Chassis suspension
If there is a higher demand for suspension, you can also choose a high-end suspension soft and hard intelligent adjustable system, using the front camera of the ADAS system to scan the road surface data in front of the vehicle, identify special road conditions such as speed bumps, bulges, etc. in advance, and reduce the transmission of vibration. In addition, air suspension is also available, and the 60mm air suspension has a variety of modes, including automatic lowering of the body at high speed, and elevation of the body in the outing mode.
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Toyota Sena front suspension
The rear axle of the new Toyota Sena adopts double wishbone suspension, and the front part is MacPherson suspension (some aluminum alloy material), and the comfort of fully independent suspension is guaranteed, but it is not as good as the design of the front double wishbone in terms of handling, and the mainstream configuration of the joint venture car. When driving, the MacPherson suspension is not as precise as the double wishbones, and at the same time, the ability to control roll is limited, which is more prone to motion sickness in corners for passengers.
Comparison of power fuel consumption
Although both cars are hybrids, the new VOYANT Dreamer uses plug-in hybrids, which can be used in urban areas and can be driven purely electrically, and is usually regarded as an electric vehicle, and at the same time has no range anxiety and can go far away. The Toyota Shuangqing is a traditional gasoline-electric hybrid, driven by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, and there is no pure electric mode due to the small battery.
Toyota Sena
Toyota engine previously performed well in thermal efficiency, and took the lead in developing a hybrid engine with a thermal efficiency of more than 40%, but now domestic models are not far behind, the new Lanhai power hybrid engine of the dreamer, by reducing friction and improving the compression ratio, the thermal efficiency has caught up, plus the flat wire motor, low fuel consumption, comprehensive power of 571 horsepower, peak torque of 840Nm, 5.9 seconds to break 100, the speed can reach 203km / h.
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
The Toyota Sena is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and motor, with a comprehensive power of 246 horsepower, engine torque of 236Nm, and motor torque of 270Nm. At the same time, the new VOYAH Dreamer is a dual-motor four-wheel drive, equipped with a torque vectoring intelligent four-wheel drive system as standard. The front and rear motors have a power output of 0%-100% intelligent stepless adjustment and a snow mode, while the Toyota Sena is a single-motor front-wheel drive.
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
For daily driving, let's calculate the cost of the two cars, because the PHEV version has a 236km CLTC pure electric range, if you commute normally, full of 43 degrees of battery, if calculated according to the average electricity cost of 1 yuan, it costs about 43 yuan, with the Beijing oil price on April 2 (8.08 yuan / L on the 92nd, 8.6 yuan / on the 95th L) for example, Honda plus 92 fuel to run 230 kilometers need about 106 yuan, even if there is no electricity, VOYAH's fuel consumption of 100 kilometers of power loss can reach 5.36L, while Toyota Sena's WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is 5.71L, VOYAH plus 95 oil, Honda plus 92 oil, 100 kilometers cost about 46 yuan.
Comparison of ride space comfort
The MPV's ride experience is still the key, space and seat comfort are the judging criteria, the Dreamer's length and wheelbase are longer, the second row of seats is the focus of the MPV, the Dreamer's seats can be 12-way electric adjustable, with leg rests, and have massage, ventilation, heating and seat memory functions, and the third row of seats with adjustable backrests. The Toyota Sena comes with an induction trunk, heated front seats, and a small table in the rear.
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Toyota Sena
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Toyota Sena
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Toyota Sena
Intelligent driving/in-cabin entertainment comparison
If it is a family car, then the entertainment of the cockpit is also crucial, and the cockpit of the new VOYANT Dreamer uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and the system operation is smooth. And Sena will not be upgraded to the 8155 chip until the 2024 model. In terms of intelligent driving, the Sena is a Level 2 driving assistance with lane keeping and lane centering. Toyota Sena Intelligent Driving is not inferior to the new Lantu Dreamer at the same price, and the new Lantu Dreamer can also be equipped with higher-level driving assistance, including rear collision warning, door opening warning, parallel assist, fatigue driving monitoring, remote parking, etc. Although some people do not use autonomous driving, they can increase the safety of driving by driving on a daily basis.
Toyota Sena
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
New VOYAH Dreamer PHEV
Car selection detective's point of view: from the point of comparison, the new VOYAH Dreamer is worthy of recognition in terms of chassis, suspension and power, etc., and the energy consumption of plug-in hybrid models is lower than that of oil hybrid, and there are many car and machine entertainment projects, and the overall materials are solid; for Toyota Sena, first of all, the brand influence is greater, and the TNGA-K platform also pays attention to safety, and at the same time, it does not lose to the new VOYAH Dreamer in terms of configuration and intelligent driving; how do you think the two cars are chosen? Which configurations do you care more about? Welcome to discuss.