VW Lavida

VW Lavida

Power Type: Petrol
Vehicle Class: Compact Car
Displacement: 1.5L/1.5T
Horsepower: 110/160Ps
Maximum Torque: 141/250N·m
Gearbox: 6 Gears, Hand-In-One/7-Speed Dry Dual Clutch
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Technical Parameters

The German-engineered Compact Sedan Redefined

 

 

The VW Lavida has been the top-selling car in the Chinese market for 15 consecutive years (over 8 million units sold). Combining global manufacturing standards with localized design, this car appeals to multiple demographics.

Target users: Young families, urban commuters, and pragmatic consumers seeking value.

 

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German Quality

 

Built on the MQB platform, the car utilizes over 80% laser welding, increasing torsional rigidity by 30%.

Smart Technology

 

CarPlay/Android Auto are standard across the entire range, and the 2024 Lavida's high-end models feature Level 2 Assisted Driving (including full-speed ACC).

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Spacious Advantage

 

The extra-long 2688mm wheelbase provides a spacious 900mm rear seat, allowing even larger passengers to sit comfortably. The generous 510L trunk easily accommodates multiple pieces of luggage and gear.

Fuel Economy

 

The Lavida, equipped with a 1.5T EVO II engine, boasts a combined WLTC fuel consumption of just 5.4L/100km, setting a benchmark for fuel efficiency in the compact sedan segment.

This saves approximately $280 in fuel costs per 20,000km of driving annually. Carbon emissions are as low as 125g/km, meeting major global environmental regulations.

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Front Design

 

The Lavida's front fascia features a dual-style design, precisely tailored to the aesthetic preferences of different customers. The Classic Edition retains the Volkswagen family's signature horizontal chrome grille, seamlessly integrated with the LED headlights. Its sleek lines exude a calm and reliable presence. The Starry Sky Edition features a honeycomb dot-matrix grille, paired with a high-gloss black exterior trim and a smoked front lip, instantly enhancing its sporty appearance.

Body Side

 

The side adopts practical and aesthetic design ideas, and the 4678mm slender body is matched with the sharp waistline running through the front and back, which not only stretches the visual proportion, but also strengthens the dynamic posture of the body and continues the concise and neat design genes of German cars. The smooth transition of the sliding back roof line not only optimizes the outline of the whole vehicle, but also controls the drag coefficient at 0.27Cd, which effectively helps to improve fuel economy.

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Rear Design

 

The rear design cleverly echoes the front, creating a sleek, well-defined silhouette that's instantly recognizable. Standard on all models are smoked LED three-dimensional taillights, offering rich, layered illumination. Select models also feature dynamic turn signal strips, which illuminate at night for a truly technological and formal feel.

Chassis Structure

 

As the core pillar of German quality, the Lavida's chassis is built on Volkswagen's MQB modular platform, inheriting the solid and stable handling genes of German cars. The combination of a front McPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension has been specifically tuned to filter out minor road bumps during city commutes, delivering a comfortable ride. It also provides ample support and stability during high-speed cornering.

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Cabin Materials and Style

 

The entry-level model features a hard plastic center console, fabric seats, and basic black plastic trim. It's practical and durable, meeting the basic needs of daily commuting.

The mid-range model features an upgraded soft-molded instrument panel, imitation leather seats, and matte chrome trim, significantly enhancing the quality. The interior offers a minimalist, home-style design, perfect for families.

The high-end model features Alcantara suede seats with red stitching, a piano-lacquer dashboard panel, and a Starry Sky Edition-exclusive sports interior package (including a black roof and sports seat side panels), enhancing the youthful and sporty ambiance.

Technology

 

Entry-level version: Equipped with an 8-inch embedded central control screen and a mechanical pointer instrument cluster (with a small trip computer), it supports basic CarPlay/CarLife, but offers only basic features like Bluetooth and a USB port, without voice interaction.

Medium-level version: Upgraded to a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 12-inch floating central control screen, equipped with Volkswagen's MOS 3.0 car-mounted system, supporting wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, voice control (for climate control and navigation), and basic OTA updates.

High-level version: The car-mounted system is upgraded to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, offering faster response times, support for continuous voice chat, and global OTA updates. A 360-degree panoramic camera is standard (the mid-level version has a reverse camera).

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Comfort Features

 

The entry-level model features manually adjustable fabric seats (6-way driver's seat, 4-way passenger seat) and single-zone manual air conditioning with basic ventilation and temperature control.

The mid-range model upgrades to dual-zone automatic air conditioning with a Clean Air air purification system (PM2.5 filtration). The seats remain manually adjustable, but imitation leather enhances comfort. Heated front seats are optional on some models.

The high-end model comes standard with a 6-way power driver's seat and heated front seats for enhanced seat support. It also adds 64-color ambient lighting that changes color depending on the driving mode. The vehicle's NVH (noise, harshness, and harshness) has been improved for even greater highway quietness.

Storage Space and Detailed Features

 

Common Features: All models come standard with 28 user-friendly storage spaces, including a double-layer center armrest storage box, door panel umbrella slots, and front cup holders with limiters. The trunk volume is standardized at 510L (470L for the hybrid version), and the rear seats can be folded down proportionally.

Differentiating Features:

The entry-level model lacks a rear center armrest and only offers basic cup holders;

Mid- and high-end models come standard with a rear center armrest with hidden cup holders, while the high-end model adds a front wireless phone charging pad.

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Volkswagen Lavida 1.5T Starry Sky Leading Edition (Guided Price Approximately USD 1,966) vs. Toyota Corolla Hybrid 1.8L Elite Edition (Guided Price Approximately USD 1,963)

 

 

Power and Fuel Consumption: The Lavida is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 118kW and a peak torque of 250Nm, providing greater power for high-speed overtaking and a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km. The Corolla Hybrid uses a 1.8L hybrid system, offering improved low-speed quietness and a measured fuel consumption of only 3.8L/100km, making it suitable for frequent urban commuting and saving on annual fuel costs.

 

Smart Features: The Lavida comes standard with IQ.Drive Level 2 Assisted Driving (including full-speed adaptive cruise control and lane keeping), with an AR-HUD heads-up display available on higher trims. The Corolla Hybrid's Assisted Driving focuses more on cornering stability, but its smart cockpit features are relatively basic, lacking convenient features like voice control.

 

Maintenance Cost: The Lavida's traditional fuel powertrain is mature and has a wide coverage of repair outlets, making it suitable for users who value mechanical reliability. The Corolla Hybrid has a maintenance cycle of up to 10,000 kilometers and an average annual maintenance cost that is 18% lower, but it also has to bear the long-term maintenance concerns of the power battery.

 

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● Standard configuration
○ Optional
-- None
Lavida 2025 New 1.5L Outstanding New Edition Lavida 2025 New 1.5L New Desire Edition Lavida 2024 300TSI DSG Full Edition Lavida 2024 300TSI DSG Starry Sky Edition
Basic Parameters  
Manufacturer SAIC Volkswagen SAIC Volkswagen SAIC Volkswagen SAIC Volkswagen
Level Compact car Compact car Compact car Compact car
Energy type Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Environmental protection standards National VI National VI National VI National VI
Time to market 2024/10/29 2024/10/29 2023/9/15 2023/9/15
Maximum power(kw) 81 81 118 118
Maximum torque(N-m) 141 141 250 250
Engine 1.5L 110 horsepower L4 1.5L 110 horsepower L4 1.5T 160 horsepower L4 1.5T 160 horsepower L4
Gearbox 6 gears, hand-in-one 6 gears, hand-in-one 7-speed dry dual clutch 7-speed dry dual clutch
Length*Width*Height (mm) 4561*1740*1470 4561*1740*1470 4678*1806*1474 4678*1806*1474
Body structure 4-door 5-seater sedan 4-door 5-seater sedan 4-door 5-seater sedan 4-door 5-seater sedan
Maximum speed (km/h) 185 185 200 200
WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption (L/100km) 5.98 5.98 5.4 5.4
Vehicle warranty Three years or 100,000 kilometers Three years or 100,000 kilometers Three years or 100,000 kilometers Three years or 100,000 kilometers
Car Body  
Wheelbase(mm) 2651 2651 2688 2688
Front wheelbase (mm) 1516 1516 1546 1546
Rear wheelbase (mm) 1496 1496 1520 1520
Body structure Sedan Sedan Sedan Sedan
Car door opening method Swing door Swing door Swing door Swing door
Fuel tank volume (L) 42.5 42.5 51 51
Trunk volume (L) 498 498 510 510
Curb weight (kg) 1250 1250 1345 1345
Engine  
Engine model EA211-DRZ EA211-DRZ EA211-DSV EA211-DSV
Displacement (mL) 1498 1498 1498 1498
Displacement(L) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Intake form Inhale naturally Inhale naturally Turbocharged Turbocharged
Engine layout Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Cylinder arrangement L L L L
Number of cylinders 4 4 4 4
Air Supply DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Maximum horsepower (Ps) 110 110 160 160
Maximum power(kW) 81 81 118 118
Maximum torque(N-m) 141 141 250 250
Maximum torque speed (rpm) 4100 4100 1750-4000 1750-4000
Maximum net power (kW) 81 81 118 118
Fuel grade 92# 92# 95# 95#
Chassis/Wheels  
Drive mode Front front drive Front front drive Front front drive Front front drive
Front suspension type Macpherson independent suspension Macpherson independent suspension Macpherson independent suspension Macpherson independent suspension
Rear suspension type Torsion beam type non-independent suspension Torsion beam type non-independent suspension Torsion beam type non-independent suspension Torsion beam type non-independent suspension
Parking brake type Electronic parking Electronic parking Electronic parking Electronic parking
Rim material ●Aluminum alloy ●Aluminum alloy ●Aluminum alloy ●Aluminum alloy
Front tire specifications 195/65 R15 205/55 R16 205/55 R16 205/55 R16
Rear tire specifications 195/65 R15 205/55 R16 205/55 R16 205/55 R16
Spare tire specifications Not full size Not full size Not full size Not full size
Active/Passive safety  
Main/passenger seat airbag Main●/deputy● Main●/deputy● Main●/deputy● Main●/deputy●
Front/rear side airbags Front●/rear-- Front●/rear-- Front●/rear-- Front●/rear--
Front/rear head airbags (curtain airbags) Front●/rear● Front●/rear● Front●/rear● Front●/rear●
Tire pressure monitoring function ●Tire pressure alarm ●Tire pressure alarm ●Tire pressure alarm ●Tire pressure alarm
Seat belt not fastened reminder ●Whole car ●Whole car ●Whole car ●Whole car
ABS anti-lock
Lane Departure Warning System -- --
Active braking/active safety system
Control Configuration  
Driving mode switch ●Exercise ●Exercise ●Sports
●Economy
●Sports
●Economy
Shift pattern ●Mechanical gear shift ●Mechanical gear shift ●Mechanical gear shift ●Mechanical gear shift
automatic parking
Auxiliary/Intelligent Driving  
cruise system ●Fixed speed cruise ●Fixed speed cruise ●Full speed adaptive cruise ●Full speed adaptive cruise
Assisted driving level -- -- ●L2 ●L2
Driving assistance images -- ●Reversing image ●Reversing image ●Reversing image
Front/rear parking radar Front--/rear● Front--/rear● Front--/rear● Front--/rear●
Ultrasonic radar quantity ●4 pcs ●4 pcs ●4 pcs ●4 pcs
Appearance Configuration  
Skylight type -- ●Electric sunroof ●Electric sunroof ●Electric sunroof
Key type ●Remote control key ●Remote control key ●Remote control key ●Remote control key
Keyless start system
Internal Configuration  
Full LCD instrument panel
LCD instrument size ●8 inches ●8 inches ●8 inches ●8 inches
Steering wheel material ●Plastic ●Plastic ●Leather ●Leather
Steering wheel position adjustment ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment
Multifunction steering wheel
Seat Configuration  
Seat material ●Fabric ●Fabric ●Leather/fabric mix and match ●Leather/fabric mix and match
Rear seats fold down ●Put it down as a whole ●Put it down as a whole ●Put it down as a whole ●Put it down as a whole
Front/rear center armrest Front●/rear-- Front●/rear-- Front●/rear● Front●/rear●
Lighting Configuration  
Low beam light source ●LED ●LED ●LED ●LED
high beam light source ●LED ●LED ●LED ●LED
Headlight height adjustable
Delayed turn off of headlights
Car interior ambient lighting -- -- ●Monochrome ●Monochrome
Glass/Rear View Mirror  
Exterior rearview mirror function ●Electric adjustment ●Electric adjustment
●Rearview mirror heating
●Electric adjustment
●Electric folding
●Rearview mirror heating
●Reverse and automatically turn down
●Lock the car and fold automatically
●Electric adjustment
●Electric folding
●Rearview mirror heating
●Reverse and automatically turn down
●Lock the car and fold automatically
Sensing wiper function -- ●Rain sensor type ●Rain sensor type ●Rain sensor type
Front/rear electric windows Front●/rear● Front●/rear● Front●/rear● Front●/rear●
One-touch window lifting function ●Whole car ●Whole car ●Whole car ●Whole car
Window anti-pinch function
Car vanity mirror ●Main driver
●Co-pilot
●Main driver
●Co-pilot
●Co-pilot ●Co-pilot
Interior rearview mirror function ●Manual anti-glare ●Manual anti-glare ●Manual anti-glare ●Manual anti-glare
Intelligent Internet  
Central control color LCD screen ●Touch LCD screen ●Touch LCD screen ●Touch LCD screen ●Touch LCD screen
Central control screen size ●8 inches ●8 inches ●8 inches ●8 inches
Bluetooth/car phone
Mobile phone interconnection/mapping ●Support CarPlay
●Support HUAWEI HiCar
●Support CarPlay
●Support HUAWEI HiCar
●Original interconnection/mapping
●Support CarPlay
●Support CarLife
●Original interconnection/mapping
●Support CarPlay
●Support CarLife
APP Remote Control -- --
Media Entertainment  
Multimedia/charging interface ●USB ●USB ●Type-C
●USB
●Type-C
●USB
Number of USB/Type-C interfaces ●1 front row ●1 front row ●1 front row/2 rear row ●1 front row/2 rear row
Number of speakers ●2 speakers ●2 speakers ●6 speakers ●6 speakers