Does the Volkswagen Lavida belong to the B-segment car category?
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The Volkswagen Lavida does not belong to the B-segment car category; it is classified as an A-segment car. Taking the 2021 Volkswagen Lavida as an example, it is a compact car with the following dimensions: length 4670mm, width 1806mm, height 1474mm, wheelbase 2688mm, fuel tank capacity 51 liters, and trunk capacity 510 liters. The 2021 Volkswagen Lavida features a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, maximum torque of 250Nm, and maximum power of 110kW, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I used to think the Lavida was a B-segment car, but after checking the data, I realized it's not. Car classification mainly depends on the wheelbase. B-segment cars like the Passat and Camry generally have a wheelbase over 2800mm, while the Lavida's is only 2688mm, strictly making it an A+ segment. However, its dimensions are indeed slightly wider than standard A-segment cars like the Corolla, with a length exceeding 4.6 meters, giving it a decent appearance. This Volkswagen model, specifically designed for the Chinese market, is positioned to be cheaper than the Sagitar yet more upscale than the Bora, with a particularly cleverly tuned rear seating space. In practice, its chassis feel is close to that of a B-segment car, but it still uses A-segment powertrains like the 1.5L/1.4T. Don't be fooled by salespeople—the Lavida is essentially a compact sedan, though it does offer a sense of being a class above in daily use.
