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Volkswagen Lavida III 1.5i (116 Hp)
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Lavida:
The Volkswagen Lavida is a compact car manufactured by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. Originally launched at Auto China 2008 in Beijing, the Lavida is considered the first mass-produced Volkswagen small family car to be mainly designed by its Chinese partner. In 2010, the car was the number one seller in China, with 251,615 vehicles delivered.
The first generation Lavida is based on the Volkswagen Group PQ34 platform and competes with a similar Chinese Volkswagen model produced by FAW-Volkswagen which is the Bora....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Volkswagen Lavida (III). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.7 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Lavida III was primarily designed for the Chinese market and was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it achieved a 5-star rating in C-NCAP tests in 2018, indicating strong safety performance for its intended market.
1.5i (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for daily commuting, though not particularly spirited. 0-100 km/h in 11.7 seconds is average for its class.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a naturally aspirated petrol engine, achieving 5.6 l/100 km combined.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity (510L).
- • Wide range of engine options, including efficient petrol and an EV variant.
- • Comfortable ride quality suitable for daily commuting.
- • Strong brand reputation and resale value in its primary market.
- • Modern design and good build quality for its segment.
Cons:
- • Naturally aspirated engines can feel underpowered, especially with automatic transmissions.
- • Rear suspension is torsion beam, which can be less refined than multi-link setups.
- • Primarily designed for the Chinese market, limiting availability and specific features elsewhere.
- • Base models may lack advanced driver-assistance systems.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XR: June, 2023 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Lavida |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | May, 2018 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.4 Hp/l [109mm more] |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DMB More details about the engine DMB |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China V |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4670 mm mm [109mm more] |
| Width: | 1806 mm mm [66mm more] |
| Height: | 1474 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2688 mm mm [37mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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