What is the 0-100 km/h acceleration time for the Sylphy?
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According to official data, the Sylphy is available in three engine variants: 1.2L, 1.6L, and 1.8L. The 1.2L model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.63 seconds, the 1.6L model in 12.1 seconds, and the 1.8L model in 11.4 seconds. Official data shows that the 1.4T variant of the Yidong accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds. Factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time include: Torque: Torque, in simple terms, represents the strength of the force. The greater the torque, the stronger the force pushing the vehicle, resulting in faster acceleration. The maximum torque of the Verano is 250 Nm, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.7 seconds. The Sylphy 1.6L has a torque of 174 Nm, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.1 seconds. Transmission efficiency: The transmission, as the medium for power delivery, inevitably involves power loss. Higher transmission efficiency leads to better acceleration performance. Generally, the ranking of transmission efficiency is as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The Sylphy 1.6L is equipped with a CVT transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (unit: Hp/T). A higher power-to-weight ratio results in faster acceleration. The Verano has a power-to-weight ratio of 137 Hp/T, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.7 seconds. The Sylphy 1.6L has a power-to-weight ratio of 109 Hp/T, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.1 seconds.
As a long-time owner of the old Sylphy for nearly five years, I have the most say about its acceleration. During daily city commutes, I hardly dare to press the gas pedal too hard. On weekends, I specifically timed it on the highway—with no passengers, it takes about 12 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h, give or take. With the AC on in summer and two more passengers, it can drag on to over 13 seconds. But let’s be honest, who buys this car for speed? The real perks are its fuel efficiency—just 40 cents per kilometer—seats as comfy as a big sofa, and a steering wheel so light you can turn it with one hand. The 4S sales guy was upfront: at this price point, if you want fast acceleration, go for a turbocharged domestic car. But isn’t the whole point of this car its reliability?
