Are the Lingdong and Yuedong equipped with the same engine?
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Lingdong and Yuedong are equipped with the same engine, both featuring a 1.6L naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder Gamma engine. The reason why the Yuedong is significantly longer than the earlier Hyundai i30 is primarily due to its body structure, which draws inspiration from the design style of the SAIC Volkswagen Lavida Tour, positioning it between a standard hatchback and a station wagon, thus offering a longer trunk space. The Lingdong measures 4610mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. The Yuedong measures 4510mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1470mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2650mm.
While researching Hyundai models, I found that although the Elantra Lingdong and Elantra Yuèdòng are both Hyundai-branded vehicles, they use different engines. The Yuèdòng is the domestically produced version of the previous fifth-generation Elantra, primarily equipped with a 1.6-liter Gamma series engine, model G4FC. The Lingdong, belonging to the sixth generation, initially used 1.6-liter direct injection engines like the G4FG or G4FJ, and later introduced a 1.4T turbocharged version. These two engines are from different generations, with noticeable differences in technical parameters such as power tuning and fuel injection methods, resulting in distinct driving experiences, so they are not the same engine.
As someone who frequently compares car models, the engine differences between the Elantra and the Verna are quite noticeable. The Verna's 1.6L engine has a maximum power output of around 90kW, while the Elantra's 1.6L engine can achieve over 95kW, and the 1.4T version even reaches 130kW. I've checked the maintenance manuals—the Verna uses a built-in paper filter element, whereas the Elantra employs replaceable metal filter cartridges, meaning their maintenance parts are completely different. In terms of driving experience, the Elantra's turbocharged version delivers a noticeable push-back sensation that the Verna lacks. These distinctions clearly indicate that they are not the same platform models sharing engines.
