How to Choose Between Sylphy and Lavida?
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Lavida 1.5L+6AT, maximum horsepower 116, maximum power 85. Sylphy 1.6L+CVT, maximum horsepower 126, power 93. The rear space of the two cars is not much different, with about 2 fists of distance for normal height and sitting posture, which is sufficient for family use and daily commuting. At an average speed of 30, Lavida's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 6.8L, while Sylphy's is 6.6L. The difference in fuel consumption is not significant.
A few days ago, I accompanied a friend to test drive the Sylphy and Lavida. As a former owner of an older Sylphy, I still highly recommend the Sylphy. Its zero-gravity seats are absolutely amazing—no back pain even on long drives, and family members in the back say it feels like a sofa. The 1.6L+CVT combo, while not particularly powerful, is incredibly smooth, avoiding jerky movements in city traffic. The Lavida does handle more stably, but its suspension is tuned too stiff, making bumps over speed strips quite noticeable. Fuel efficiency is another area where the Sylphy shines—the new model shows just 5.8L on the display, and a full tank can cover over 700 kilometers. Plus, its resale value is astonishing; my five-year-old used Sylphy can still fetch over 50,000 yuan now.