When it comes to the "volume" of the domestic auto market in 2023, I believe everyone has an experience, taking plug-in hybrid models as an example, the original Qin Plus DM-i set the ** at 9980,000 is already a surprise, and this year this record has been broken twice. First of all, Changan Qiyuan A05 is priced at 8990,000, which also led to the loosening of Qin PLUS DM-i, and even gave a preferential range of 10,000 yuan. In this way, the difference between the two sides is only 100 yuan, which can be regarded as a reluctance to draw in the ** battle.
In December, the pre-sale price was 9The 380,000 Wuling Starlight is on the market, with a starting price of only 8880,000 yuan, which has become the lowest plug-in hybrid car today. So today, let's talk about Changan Qiyuan A05 and Wuling Starlight, what is the difference between the two cars, and how to choose?
Basic information
Let's first compare the basic situation of the two cars, Qiyuan A05 currently provides two power specifications of 70km pure electric range and 145km pure electric range, with a total of 6 models and a price of 899-13.290,000 yuan, of which the 145km pure electric range version starts at 11690,000 yuan. Compared with the 70km pure electric range version, the 145km pure electric range version adds a fast charging interface and external discharge function.
In terms of body size, Qiyuan A05 is positioned as a compact sedan, with a length, width and height of 4785 1840 1460mm, a wheelbase of 2765mm, and a power system of 1The 5L engine is matched with an electric motor, the maximum output of the engine is 81kW, the maximum output of the motor is 140kW and 158kW respectively, and the fuel consumption is 458-4.6l/100km。
The situation of Wuling Starlight is simpler, and there are two models of plug-in hybrid versions currently on the market, with a pure electric range of 70km and 150km, and a price of 888-10.580,000 yuan. Among them, the 150km pure electric range version of the model also adds a fast charging interface compared with the 70km pure electric range model, but does not provide an external discharge function.
In terms of body size, Wuling Xingguang positioning medium-sized sedan, length, width and height of 4835 1860 1515mm, wheelbase of 2800mm, power system also adopts 1The 5L engine is matched with an electric motor, the maximum power of the engine is 78kW, the maximum output of the two endurance versions of the motor is 130kW, and the fuel consumption is 398-4.09l/100km。
To summarize the difference between the two cars in terms of basic information, Qiyuan A05 has more choices, higher and stronger power, and the long-range version of the model provides an external discharge function, which Wuling Xingguang does not have. The Wuling Starlight is larger, more affordable, and has lower fuel consumption.
Exterior and interior details
In terms of appearance, the Qiyuan A05 has a tough styling style, using mecha-style design elements, with narrow headlight shapes and a close closed front grille design on the front face. Depending on the equipped version, the Kaizen A05's Pro and MAX models will be offered with a power sunroof.
The Wuling Starlight design is more soft and elegant, the plug-in hybrid version of the model has a perforated front grille design, and the overall body shape is also different from the traditional sedan, adopting the shape of a fastback coupe, and the headlights are split design.
In the interior, the Kaizen A05 adopts a multi-function steering wheel with upper and lower flat bottoms, and is equipped with 10 as standard25-inch full LCD instrument cluster and 13The 2-inch longitudinal central control screen, the interior design has a strong sense of science and technology, but the multi-function buttons on both sides of the steering wheel are protruding outward, with a certain probability of false touch.
The interior design of Wuling Xingguang is more practical, and the 70km pure electric range model provides a 7-inch LCD instrument + 101-inch central control screen. The 150km pure electric range model offers 88 inch LCD instrument + 15The 6-inch central control screen, and the built-in Ling OS car machine system, support continuous voice recognition and other functions, the intelligent experience is currently first-class among models in the same price range.
In terms of rear space, the legroom of both cars can meet the needs of families, and the seat padding material is also relatively soft and comfortable, Changan Qiyuan A05 needs to pay attention to the main problem is the low height of the seat cushion. In addition, the low- and medium-sized models with a pure electric range of 70km do not provide rear air conditioning vents. In the middle and high-end models, the light-colored interior provided by Qiyuan A05 has a certain contrasting design, and the sense of luxury is stronger, which is not found in the light-colored interior of Wuling Starlight.
Although the body size of Wuling Xingguang is larger, it is limited by the shape of the slip-back, and the headroom is not significantly different from that of Qiyuan A05, and the legroom is slightly advantageous. In addition, the rear air conditioning vents of Wuling Starlight are standard for all models.
Driving experience
We have tested the two models separately, and as a volume model built by a large manufacturer like Changan and Wuling, both models have a good basic level, such as when dealing with the toss and fine vibrations on the road, both models have a good comfort experience, which is in line with the positioning of a family car. At the same time, the logic of the power system is also based on electric drive, and the power response is much better than that of fuel vehicles at the same price, so it is not a problem to meet the needs of daily commuting.
The advantage of the Kaizen A05 is that there is a wide range of models, so the top-of-the-line model can provide Level 2 driver assistance systems, and the system availability and functional experience are of a good standard. The shortcomings are mainly the foot feel of the brakes, the brake feel of Qiyuan A05 is not linear, the front brake is too sensitive, it is easy to have the problem of nodding, and the problem of brake foot feeling will be especially obvious when driving with the car in congested road conditions.
The Wuling Starlight is more linear and soft in terms of overall tuning style, but the control of wind and road noise is slightly inferior to that of the Kaizen A05.
Purchase advice
Qiyuan A05 and Wuling Xingguang, as two plug-in hybrid sedans that compress the entry** to a price of less than 90,000 yuan, have excellent comprehensive strength, and they can be called excellent choices for families at the same price. In contrast, there are certain differences between the two models, with the Kaizen A05** spanning larger, the optional configurations are richer, and the interior color and other details are more textured, which is suitable for consumers with relatively rich budgets. The Wuling Starlight focuses on practicality, and the whole series of two models, 888-10.580,000** is currently the cheapest, if you do not pursue the icing on the cake configuration, Wuling Starlight is a good choice for families with practical needs.