Best-selling small sedan competition Toyota enjoys comparison Kia K2

In the market, small-scale sedan vehicles such as Dongfeng Yueda Kia K2 and Chevrolet Aiwei Europe have always had high recognition. Many veterans have completed their iterations to enhance their product strength. Perhaps it is still to see that there is still a lot of potential to be tapped in this field. GAC Toyota chose to launch the YARiSL sedan version in March this year – enjoy it, and join hands with its brothers to create this segment. Although the new players will have a "post-development advantage", but the old-fashioned powerhouse is not the strength of the hand, compared to the KIA K2, YARiSL, how to enjoy the strength? In this issue, we will compare the two joint venture small sedan cars for everyone.

Price: Enjoy a more intimate choice

In the field of small sedan cars, joint venture models benefit from better word of mouth and high technical maturity, and their support is not limited. However, in recent years, more and more self-owned brand models have gradually occupied a place, and the “price war” that determines where to go has become more and more intense. From this point of view, the entry threshold of less than 70,000 yuan is quite eye-catching, plus the introduction of a total of 9 models available for the entire system, which is indispensable for widening the audience, while the Kia K2 has a slightly higher threshold, but the top The guide price of the model is 3,000 yuan cheaper than the former, and the high match is more attractive. Both offer two powers, including the 1.3L and 1.5L naturally aspirated engines, while the Kia K2 is divided into 1.4L and 1.6L. Fortunately, the budget-conscious consumers do not need to purchase tax benefits. Scratching the head.

Appearance: small gap or top with all

It is not difficult to see from the English name YARiS L, which is inextricably linked with the sleek model that was changed earlier. The front-facing personality of the "eight-character Hu" is impressive, and it is the same color as the body. The design is more elegant than the brothers. The Kia K2's Huxiao-style front face design is very fierce, and the larger-sized air intake grid has a recognizable degree, which is more sporty than the former.

The design of the headlights of the two models is more exquisite. The whole series are equipped with halogen light sources and the high-profile models provide lens light sets, which can be described as both radiation effects and visual impact. The 1.5L model is equipped with LED daytime running lights as standard, and this equipment can only be seen in the high-profile models of the Kia K2. However, the fog lights on the side of the Kia K2 are only available on the entry model, and the enjoyment is on the mid-high models. In addition, the Kia K2's high-profile models offer steering assist lights, mirror heating and electric folding, and the configuration is more eye-catching.

In contrast, the size of the car body can be described as evenly matched. The length and height of the body are more prominent, reaching 4440mm and 1490mm respectively. However, the width of the Kia K2 is slightly better, and its wheelbase is 50mm more than the former. In addition, the 1.3L model is equipped with 14-inch wheels, and the 1.5L model is unified to 15 inches. The Kia K2 is 15 inches in addition to the top model, and the rest are 15 inches. The visual experience is even better.

However, the treatment of the details has its own advantages. The inside of the rearview mirror has a guide fin on the inside. The top model also provides a keyless entry function to enhance the car's grade. This equipment is only equipped with the Kia K2. The models are available as an option, but the steering lights are integrated on the outside of the rear view mirror to better suit the cutting edge of the times.

The two sides and the tail shape have the same effect. As a model for young consumers, the dynamic and compact body lines, combined with the hidden exhaust pipe design, will undoubtedly attract more attention from consumers. In contrast, the end of the chrome-plated trim is used to create a sense of home. The Kia K2's trunk has a duck-tail shape that echoes the movement of the front.

Interior: Kia K2 technology is stronger

The interior design of the two is relatively simple and well-defined, but the center console is richer in lines, and the silver plate is inlaid with it. It can be called the finishing touch in the car with the fake stitching technique. Although some soft materials are used, it is visually superior.

Both models are equipped with a leather multi-function steering wheel and a three-spoke shape. However, the Kia K2 has a noticeable depression at 3 and 9 o'clock, and the bottom silver trim is also more youthful. The three-dimensional three-barrel instrument panel has a visual impact, and the speedometer and the driving computer display are in the middle, compared to the Kia K2 flat double-circle instrument.

In terms of configuration, it is also the same as the top model. It provides fixed-speed cruise and keyless start function, and its practical performance is particularly outstanding. The Kia K2 is equipped with a step-by-step rearview mirror electric folding function.

It is worth mentioning that the Kia K2 is equipped with a 7-inch touch screen, which not only supports common functions such as Bluetooth phone and multimedia, but also adds a lot of color to Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection system. And the entertainment of the radio, the entertainment equipment is quite outstanding, of course, both are equipped with AUX and USB interface, in order to expand the function or charge the mobile device.

Both models are equipped with manual air conditioning, which is not a problem for daily travel. In addition, the Kia's top model has a rear air conditioning air outlet, which is more efficient for improving driving comfort. It can be equipped with automatic air conditioning. Compared with the top-of-the-line exclusive equipment, you can enjoy the full range of standard vehicle stability control system and engine start-stop device. The latter not only has little vibration during operation, but also contributes a lot to reducing fuel consumption.

Electric sunroof, which helps to improve ventilation and lighting in the car, is top-of-the-line in both models. On the whole, the Kia K2 high-profile model is worthy of recognition, and there are many convenient equipment such as a central control touch screen. However, enjoy the full range of standard automatic start and stop functions, to ensure the practicality, the product strength of the entire model is worthy of recognition, pull high or pragmatic depends on how consumers choose.

Performance: each has its own strengths

GAC Toyota enjoys a choice of 1.3L and 1.5L displacements, further optimizing engine efficiency with lightweight all-aluminum alloy and dual VVT-i variable valve timing technology. At 6000 rpm, 73 kW and 79 kW maximum power can be generated respectively, and 123 N·m and 140 N·m peak torque are generated at 4200 rpm. In contrast, the Kia K2 has two more power displacements, 1.4L and 1.6L naturally aspirated engines, with maximum power of 73.3kW and 90.2kW, and peak torque of 132N·m and 151N·m. Looking at the Kia K2 is more powerful, but the 1.6L engine power and torque peak point is too high, in theory, fuel economy is slightly inferior.

Enjoy the CVT continuously variable transmission with either 5-speed manual or 8-speed analog transmission, which is remarkable in terms of ride comfort and fuel consumption. The 6-speed manual transmission provided by the Kia K2 is more fun to drive, but the 6AT used in the automatic transmission is more mediocre. In addition, both models use electric power steering, chassis, the former McPherson independent torsion beam non-independent suspension structure, more common in the same class.

Space: Enjoy more humanity

Although the size of the two bodies is not burly, but the driving space performance is satisfactory enough, the 176cm height experiencer can have two fingers in the front row, while the Kia K2 can create 4 fingers for the experience. margin. On the other hand, in terms of configuration, enjoy the standard height adjustment of the whole series, and the Kia K2 is only available with high distribution. The similarity is that the two are made of fabric fabrics except for the top models with leather fabric seats.

The experiencer moves backwards, the head space of the two models is not the same as the two fingers, and the leg allowance can reach nearly three punches. The Kia K2 can only provide more than two punches, plus the middle of the two. The floor is quite flat and the ride comfort is guaranteed.

In terms of storage space, both of them have storage tanks under the door panel and the center console. In contrast, the storage tanks have compartments in the storage compartment, which is superior in terms of ease of use.

The Kia K2 block provides a double cup holder and a storage slot for the remote control key. The cup holder with the front row is retractable, which ensures the practicality and greatly improves the space utilization of the car. There is also a storage slot for the phone to be placed.

The more common glove box and central handrail volume are considerable. It is worth mentioning that the glove box with the segmented design and the two areas of different depths can do more with less.

The rear door is not designed with a storage slot, but the rear of the central armrest box provides a deep storage slot, which is suitable as a cup holder. In contrast, the trunk has the same standing volume and depth and width of more than 950mm and 1000mm respectively. Compared with the Kia K2, it enjoys the rear seat backrest ratio of the top model and can further expand the trunk volume.

Safety: Enjoy outstanding performance

If you look at the exterior and the powertrain, and enjoy the Kia K2, there is a sense of safety in terms of safety configuration. The whole system comes standard with front double airbags, brake assist, traction and body. The stability control system helps to greatly reduce the chance of the vehicle getting out of control. The 1.5L sleek version and above are also equipped with front side airbags, which is more comprehensive for the driver and passenger. In contrast, the Kia K2's driving assistance equipment is slightly shabby, and only the high-equipped models are available for purchase. Fortunately, it provides a reversing image system, which has certain advantages in parking convenience.

to sum up:

As a representative model in the joint venture small family car, GAC Toyota enjoys the Dongfeng Yueda Kia K2, which has a good performance in terms of appearance, space and interior configuration. For young consumers, the price of the people is more It is very tempting. Of course, Kia K2 has obvious advantages in terms of multimedia and mobile phone interconnection, and it is very close to the fashion trend. The enjoyment is very impressive in terms of security configuration. In addition, many active security devices are standard in the whole system, which is undoubtedly its promotion. The killer of product power. The comfort configuration may be obtained by post-installation. However, the driver assistance function can only be obtained through the original factory. From a pragmatic point of view, the price/performance ratio of the car is self-evident. I believe that you have a good idea of ​​what to choose.

(Editor: Xu Limei HT001)