As a representative model in the micro electric vehicle market, the usage scenarios of Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are mainly used for daily commuting, but the differentiated designs and configurations of the two cars are still different. Are there any differences in powertrains with official data similar to each other? This article will reveal the differences between Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV in terms of dynamic driving and daily use.
comparison models are Chery QQ Ice Cream Sundale battery (price 49,900) and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV Macaron Zhenxing model (49,800). The length, width and height of Chery QQ ice cream are 2980/1496/1637mm, and the wheelbase is 1960mm, while the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV has a size of 2917/1493/1621mm and the wheelbase is 1940mm. Both models have 1290mm front and rear wheel pitches.
Chery QQ ice cream skeleton uses high-strength steel accounting for 100%, and the roof has added horizontal reinforcement ribs, interactive anti-collision beams have been added to the door, and the body size has increased, which has brought the curb mass of Chery QQ ice cream to 743kg. The high-strength steel material used by Wuling Hongguang MINI EV accounts for only 57%, and the doors only use a single-piece anti-collision beam design, etc., with a curb weight of 700kg, which is 43kg differently. In terms of the
drive system, Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are equipped with permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 20kW and a maximum torque of of 85N·m. The motor is directly installed on the rear axle. The transmission is a fixed gear ratio transmission, and the maximum speed is 100km/h.
Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV powertrain data are the same, and are the performance the same? With the help of professional testers, we discovered the differences between the two cars. The weather was cool on the test day, with an ambient temperature of 28 degrees, which was relatively battery friendly. Chery QQ Ice Cream has 72% (range 122 kilometers) of battery power, and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV has 76% (range 129 kilometers) of battery power.
0-60km/h acceleration test
Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV both have a sport mode. After turning off the air conditioner, press the acceleration and brake pedal at the same time, and then release the brake pedal. In the early stage of acceleration, the rear wheels of both cars did not slip, and the entire acceleration process was very linear.
From the Chery QQ ice cream test curve, we can see that before the speed of 40km/h, the acceleration G value can continue to maintain around 0.25G, and the latter section will gradually decrease. In terms of actual experience, due to the small body size and the lighter vehicle, the starting point is quite strong. After the speed of 40km/h, the power output continues to weaken. Finally, after multiple consecutive sets of tests, the best acceleration of Chery QQ ice cream 0-60km/h was 8.49 seconds.
Let’s take a look at the acceleration curve of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV. Before the speed of 30km/h, the acceleration G value can continue to be maintained at around 0.3G, and the middle and rear sections gradually decrease. In terms of actual experience, Wuling Hongguang MINI EV is basically not much different from Chery QQ ice cream. Finally, after multiple consecutive sets of tests, the best acceleration result of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV 0-60km/h was 8.11 seconds.
From the comparison chart of the acceleration curves of Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV, the acceleration capabilities of the two are very close, but the difference in weight (Chery QQ Ice Cream is 43kg heavier than Wuling Hongguang MINI EV) causes Wuling Hongguang MINI EV to accelerate slightly faster, but in terms of daily use, the gap of 0.38 seconds can be ignored.
60-0km/h braking test
braking system, Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV both use the front disc and rear drum braking methods. During the entire braking process, the braking force of Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV is very linear, and the rear lateral swing amplitude is small. Because there is ABS, there is no locking problem in the front wheels.
From the braking curve chart of Chery QQ ice cream, the speed reduction process is very linear, the maximum G value is close to about 0.9G, and the G value fluctuates very little during the entire braking process. Finally, after multiple sets of tests, the braking distance of Chery QQ ice cream 60-0km/h was 15.88 meters.
Wuling Hongguang MINI EV speed reduction process fluctuations are obvious, and it is not linear in Chery QQ ice cream. There are relatively obvious fluctuations in the first and later stages, with a maximum G value of around 0.85G.Finally, after multiple sets of tests, the braking distance of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV 60-0km/h was 17.26 meters.
From the comparison chart of the braking curves of Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV, Chery QQ Ice Cream does not increase the brake distance due to its own weight. Due to the greater braking force and tires, Chery QQ ice cream is 1.38 meters shorter than Wuling Hongguang MINI EV during the braking process of 60-0km/h.
Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are both short-distance travel in the city. The smaller body design is very flexible in urban driving. They are even the main place to play. They have almost no requirements for parking spaces. Generally, they can park where bicycles can be stored. This is very friendly to the young ladies with low parking skills.
Above we mentioned that Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are equipped with a driving motor with a maximum power of 20kW and a maximum torque of 85N·m. It is a rear-mounted rear-drive . The battery pack is placed in the center of the bottom, and the front seats are also between the front and rear axles. Therefore, the front and rear matching of these two cars is very well done, which is also conducive to vehicle control.
Chery QQ Ice Cream has two driving modes: ECO energy saving and SPORT sports, and ECO+ care mode is specially designed for urban road conditions. In the energy saving mode, press the mode switching key twice to switch to ECO+ care mode. In this mode, the maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 60km/h, which can ensure a longer range while saving energy. This is more considerate than the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV, which only has economic and sports modes.
Compared with most new energy vehicles, the motor parameter equipped with Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV is not high, but the rear-mounted rear-drive layout makes them both start quickly and smoothly, and the instant speed-up performance in the default energy-saving mode is also better than most fuel vehicles. As the acceleration comes after 40km/h, both cars show insufficient stamina and are already very weak after speed 60. They can only wait for speed above speed 80 to slowly accelerate. In terms of daily acceleration performance, it is difficult to find the difference between Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV.
In terms of steering, Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are equipped with EPS electronic power steering wheels, which are very light even when you turn on the steering wheel on the spot, which caters to the preferences of young ladies with less strength. The difference lies in the fact that after driving, the driving feel of Chery QQ ice cream is stronger than that of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV. The reason is that the top of the Chery QQ ice cream front suspension tower is located in the front cabin, perpendicular to the ground, which can resolve the vibration of many road surfaces and enhance the driving road sense; while the top of the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV's front suspension tower is located inside the passenger compartment, with a certain angle with the ground, and the impact force of the road surface can be transmitted to the body when driving.
Chery QQ ice cream brake pedal adjustment is relatively linear, there is no empty position in the initial stage, and you can achieve the desired braking effect by pressing it. The braking pedal adjustment of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV is more obvious in the initial stage of the brake pedal. It is not as linear as Chery QQ ice cream when braking with full force. The brake test curve also confirms this feature.
Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV both use the front McPherson independent suspension and the rear three-link non-independent suspension. To optimize comfort, the two cars added a set of asymmetrical structures to the rear of the suspension, called Panhard connecting rods, which can inhibit lateral movement of the vehicle.
In actual experience, the Chery QQ ice cream chassis is relatively heavy, the suspension has good toughness, and has a high maturity. When passing through road joints or speed bumps, the vibration filtering effect and up and down fluctuations are better than the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV. However, after the speed of the two cars exceeds 60km/h, they will have certain ups and downs when passing through uneven roads.
Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV kinetic energy recovery modes are basically no different. In the energy-saving mode, it can not only satisfy kinetic energy recovery, but also make it difficult for drivers and passengers to detect the dragging feeling of kinetic energy recovery.
As an entry-level electric car, the NVH performance of Chery QQ Ice Cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV meets the price of 50,000 yuan. When driving at low speed, the low-speed prompt sound of Wuling Hongguang MINI EV overwhelms noise such as tire noise and road noise. The sound transmitted to the passenger compartment is slightly harsh, while the low-speed prompt sound of Chery QQ Ice Cream is designed to be softer.
speed is above 30km/h, and Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV are gradually different in terms of NVH performance. Chery QQ ice cream has slightly better tire noise and road noise performance. As for why Chery QQ ice cream is better than Wuling Hongguang MINI EV? The disassembly of the two cars in the next article will give the answer.
Full text summary: The same price is 50,000 yuan, and the powertrain with the same parameters. With the help of professional testers, we got the performance of the two cars. Although the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV acceleration performance is slightly better, Chery QQ ice cream has a large size after all, and uses more high-strength steel. In addition, in terms of braking results, Chery QQ ice cream has surpassed Wuling Hongguang MINI EV by the order of magnitude, which can give drivers more sense of security.
In terms of daily use, the differentiation performance of Chery QQ ice cream and Wuling Hongguang MINI EV is also very small. The difference is that Chery QQ ice cream has a strong driving feel, a thick and mature chassis, and excellent performance of NVH. It has to be admitted that the product still inherits the style of the Chery brand major manufacturer in this regard.
