Is it better to choose a compact SUV that is generally suitable for home use? Or should I choose a hybrid model or a normal fuel power? In the recent hot list of compact SUV sales, the top and runner-up happens to be BYD Song PLUS DM-i and Dongfeng Honda CR-V. Should we buy new e

is generally a compact SUV suitable for home use. Is it better to choose a hybrid model or a normal fuel power? In the recent hot list of compact SUV sales, the first and second place happens to be BYD Song PLUS DM-i and Dongfeng Honda CR-V. Should we buy new energy or fuel vehicles? We compare the 2021 DM-i 110KM two-wheel drive flagship PLUS 5G version of Song PLUS DM-i with the 2023 Rui T-Dong 240TURBO CVT two-wheel drive vitality 5-seater version Honda CR-V, which should help everyone make better choices.

Appearance: Each design has its own advantages, Song configuration is higher

Song PLUS DM-i inherits the family design. The large-sized center grille on the front face reflects a strong sense of power, the side lines are smooth and relaxed, and the tail is matched with a through-type light group. The overall appearance is medium to upper-level among SUVs of the same level. You don’t have to worry about losing face when using it for home use. In addition, its headlights offer rain fog mode, making it easier for users to drive in bad weather.

Dongfeng Honda CR-V front face adopts a hexagonal center grille design, and the interior is blackened, which looks a bit sporty. The side shape is more modest, but it is also out of date. The taillights adopt a conventional split design, which looks similar to Volvo . Although it also comes with LED headlights, it lacks adaptive high and low beam and rain fog mode functions compared to the Song PLUS DM-i.

interior: Song has a strong sense of technology, CR-V simple and elegant

interior, Song PLUS DM-i provides a color-blocking interior color scheme. The light color combination looks more refreshing, but the disadvantage is that it is not very dirt-resistant. The central control screen is 15.6 inches in size and supports 5G speed connection and rotation functions. It will be more convenient to listen to songs and videos occasionally. The mobile phone wireless charging slot is also equipped, which can give most users the sense of technology they want.

Dongfeng Honda CR-V design is exactly the same as the new Honda Civic and the shape, presenting a simple and elegant visual effect. However, its central control screen is only 10.1 inches, and users who have requirements for technological configuration can only change to a larger one in the later stage. Car computers support CarLife mobile phone interconnection mapping is a plus point, and the opportunity to connect to a car with a mobile phone is more convenient.

riding: Song size is larger, CR-V details are more thoughtful

One of the most important factors affecting the riding feeling is the space in the car; and the most important factors affecting the space in the car are the wheelbase and body size. Song PLUS DM-i has a length, width and height of 4705mm*1890mm*1680mm, and a wheelbase of 2765mm. In terms of riding space, its rear space has exceeded expectations. The test crew, who is 175, has basically no sense of physical restraint when sitting in the back row. However, the details of the Song PLUS DM-i car are still imperfect, especially the storage compartment in the central control area is a bit small and not very practical.

CR-V length, width and height are 4703mm*1866mm*1680mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2701mm. From the perspective of parameters, it has no advantages compared to the Song PLUS DM-i; and for the strength of the body, its rear platform has a slight bump (below the Song PLUS DM-i chassis is a battery pack, and the strength has sufficient margin, so no need to design bumps), which has a slight impact on the comfort of passengers in the middle of the rear row. But as a compact SUV, Honda "cuts" the space through the rational interior layout. The CR-V has a good riding feeling, and the trunk capacity is not small. Occasionally, you don't have to worry about not being able to put things down when traveling by yourself. The storage compartment is richer and more reasonable. It is indeed a very typical Japanese car.

Intelligent: Song has obvious advantages, CR-V is too conservative

In terms of intelligent configuration and safe assisted driving configuration, Song PLUS DM-i's performance is worthy of praise, forward collision warning, active braking, lane keeping assist system , are all equipped. Moreover, users can monitor, charge management and remotely start the vehicle through the mobile app. It supports unlocking methods such as mobile phone Bluetooth keys and NFC keys, which is quite user-friendly for users who don’t like to carry the keys with them.Compared with Song PLUS DM-i, CR-V has a relatively weak configuration performance, such as 360° panoramic image, forward collision warning, active braking, and lane keeping assist system. It does not have configurations such as 360° panoramic image, forward collision warning, active braking, and lane keeping assist system. It is comforting that the CR-V passive safety protection is quite good. The front knee airbag and the rear side airbag are not missing, but this does not constitute an advantage, because the Song PLUS DM-i also has this equipment.

Performance: the acceleration is strong, the brakes are weak

In this comparison, the hybrid system of Song PLUS DM-i consists of a 1.5L engine and a front-mounted single motor, among which the maximum power and torque of the engine and motor are 81kw, 135Nm, 145kw, and 325Nm, respectively. The actual test of this set of power can bring an 8.76-second acceleration result in 100 km/h when the vehicle is fully charged, and the acceleration performance is very good; the braking distance of 100-0km/h is 41.75 meters, and the brake performance is not very ideal.

As for CR-V, the car is equipped with a 1.5T engine, with its maximum power and torque of 142kW and 243N·m respectively. The actual test of this set of power can bring an 8.81-second acceleration rate of 100 kilometers, which is basically at the same level as the Song PLUS DM-i; the braking distance of 100-0km/h is 40.58 meters, which is better than the Song PLUS DM-i in terms of data, but it is not excellent among rivals of the same level.

Value and cost: Plug-in hybrid has obvious advantages over pure fuel power

2021 Song PLUS DM-i guide price range is 152,800-216,800 yuan. The comparison version of the model can be regarded as the top version of its two-wheel drive model, with a bare car price of 185,800 yuan. Currently, there is no discount on the terminal of the car, and the full payment is about 191,900 yuan. Since the pure electric range of Song PLUS DM-i is more than 50 kilometers, you can obtain subsidies and purchase tax and reductions in most areas. You can also obtain new energy licenses in first-tier license plate limited cities such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Compared with pure fuel models, this is a great advantage.

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2023 Honda CR-V is a guide price range of 185,900-249,900 yuan. The comparison version is its entry-level model, with a bare car price of 185,900 yuan. Since it was just launched, the car terminal also has no discounts, and the full payment is about 200,600 yuan.

calculates the 6-year 100,000 kilometers of Honda CR-V in the same way. Its official WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption is 7.31 liters per 100 kilometers, and the energy consumption cost of driving 100,000 kilometers under ideal conditions is 59,759 yuan. The annual cost of purchasing conventional insurance is 4,180 yuan, and the estimated maintenance fee is about 3,477 yuan per year according to the vehicle manual. In summary, the total cost of CR-V to maintain a car for 100,000 kilometers in 6 years is 105,701 yuan, which is obviously more expensive than the Song PLUS DM-i.

car purchase suggestion

after calculating the calculation, and you will understand. Under the conditions of similar bare car prices, Song PLUS DM-i has outstanding advantages in vehicle configuration and vehicle economy, and its pure electric range is long enough, which is very suitable for household needs such as commuting to work, picking up and dropping off children, and buying cars every day. It can really push the cost of using a car to the extreme, and naturally it can be so sought after by so many domestic consumers. The new energy license is very suitable for first-tier license plate-limited cities; CR-V also has its own specialties, easy to drive, easy to use, and good performance 1.5T power, just right for Japanese design, basically no shortcomings in all aspects, which makes people worry-free to use. If you don’t mind the lack of entry-level model configuration, CR-V is also a good choice.