With 100,000 yuan in hand, what car is more cost-effective to buy, this is probably a common question in the automobile circle. In the previous era of joint venture cars, the 100,000-level compact car market was a battleground, and with the development and advancement of new energy vehicles, more and more people began to consider the budget of 100,000 yuan, what kind of new energy vehicles to buy. Let's take a look today, they are all 100,000-level family cars, Wuling Starlight EV and BYD Qin PLUS EV, who is more cost-effective, and who is more "big bowl with materials"?
Design: BYD Qin PLUS classic and durable, Wuling Starlight trendy and fashionable
Although the Wuling Starlight EV and the BYD Qin PLUS EV have different styles in design, they basically conform to the image and temperament of a family car. Relatively speaking, the Wuling Starlight EV looks a little more trendy, with a fully enclosed grille, with a squinting light cluster, the design of the vehicle is simple and smooth, and the visual effect is more youthful. The design of the BYD Qin PLUS EV is suitable for all ages, with a closed grille with horizontal chrome trim, and the herringbone headlights and air intakes on both sides can also be seen to see the sporty effect.
There are certain similarities in the interiors of the two cars, both of which are a combination of a large-size instrument panel and a large central control screen, which is still very competitive in the 100,000-yuan level of pure electric cars. The difference is that the center console of the Wuling Starlight EV is straighter, the use of physical buttons is reduced, and the knob-type gear shift can save a certain amount of space. The interior of the BYD Qin PLUS EV adopts a contrasting color design, which looks more lively, and the sleek interior lines also give the vehicle a sense of warmth.
Space: The space performance of the two cars is excellent, and the Wuling Starlight is slightly longer
As a family car, everyone will inevitably pay attention to the spatial performance of the car, the large space, the more spacious and comfortable the family will ride. In fact, the ride space of the Wuling Starlight EV and the BYD Qin PLUS EV can be regarded as a good performance among compact sedans. In terms of data, the body size of the Wuling Xingguang EV is 4835/1860/1515mm and the wheelbase is 2800mm, while the body size of the BYD Qin PLUS EV is 4765/1837/1515mm and the wheelbase is 2718mm.
BYD Qin PLUS EV
Wuling Starlight EV
In comparison, the two models are similar in size, but the Wuling Starlight EV has more longitudinal space, especially in the rear, and the Wuling Starlight EV has more legroom. Of course, the rear space of the BYD Qin PLUS EV is also completely sufficient. In terms of differentiated configuration, the front seats of the Wuling Starlight EV can be folded backwards, and the folded seats can be used by the owner for emergency rest. In contrast, the BYD Qin PLUS EV has more rear center armrests and rear cup holders, which are very friendly to rear passengers for long-distance travel.
Power range: The Qin PLUS version is more abundant, and the energy consumption of Starlight is lower
In terms of power, the Wuling Starlight EV model provides two kinds of power, namely the standard type with a range of 410 kilometers (guide price: 99,800 yuan) and the advanced type with a range of 510 kilometers (guide price: 109,800 yuan), the former has a maximum power of 100 kilowatts and a peak torque of 200N·m, while the maximum power of the latter is 150 kilowatts and a peak torque of 310N·m.
The BYD Qin PLUS EV is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 100 kW and a peak torque of 180Nm, of which the 420KM version (109,800-116,800 yuan) is equipped with a 48kW·h lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and the 510KM version (119,800-139,800 yuan) is equipped with a 57.6kW·h lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and a total of 5 models are available for the whole series.
Compared with the Wuling Starlight EV, the BYD Qin PLUS EV has more versions and more choices, and the current huge ownership of the BYD Qin PLUS EV also confirms the reliability of its three-electric technology. Thanks to the smoother body lines, the Wuling Starlight EV can achieve lower power consumption for the same mileage, which seems to be more economical, and the anxiety of long-distance travel is also lower.
In addition, Wuling Xingguang and BYD Qin PLUS both have plug-in hybrid models, Wuling Xingguang plug-in hybrid models have two pure electric range versions of 75 km and 150 km (guide price: from 79,800 yuan), while Qin PLUS DM-i pure electric range is 55 km and 120 km respectively (guide price: from 79,800 yuan). With the same starting price, the pure electric battery life of the Wuling Starlight plug-in hybrid model is longer, while the Qin PLUS DM-i is richer in the technology configuration of the Internet of Vehicles, wireless charging, etc., which can be said to have its own merits.
Chassis: The overall difference is not large, with the Wuling Starlight EV having a slight advantage
To be honest, in the past, when choosing a 100,000-level car, it was difficult for us to have too many requirements for the chassis, after all, under the rigid requirements of price and space, the chassis of the vehicle was often trade-off. Wuling Xingguang is equipped with a front MacPherson + rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension structure as standard, such a structural form is a common configuration of joint venture B-class cars such as Passat and Accord, and the chassis tuning of Wuling Xingguang vehicle is more comfortable, and it can also maintain good stability on non-paved roads with potholes.
The BYD Qin PLUS EV model is also equipped with a front MacPherson + rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension, which is relatively generous. However, the Qin PLUS DM-i, which is cheaper, adopts the structure of the front MacPherson + rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, and when driving through pits, the torsion beam may bring greater body bumps due to the congenital design of the structure. Of course, at the price of 100,000 yuan, the suspension structure is not the decisive factor.
Write at the end
Overall, both models have their own strengths, the BYD Qin PLUS configuration is more balanced, the model version is more abundant, whether it is DM-i 55KM leading, or EV 510KM excellent, the overall product gradient is more reasonable, giving consumers more ample choice. The Wuling Starlight is more focused on hardware, the low-profile hybrid model provides 70 kilometers of pure electric range, and the whole system has more affluent rear space and independent suspension, which is a plus point for the model, and the cost performance is more prominent. For the above two models, who do you think is more cost-effective? Welcome to pay attention to "Boundless Cars" and leave a message in the comment area below to share his views.