As a sub-brand of Volkswagen, Jetta has always been popular with consumers due to its advantages such as high cost performance and the same three major components of Volkswagen. For example, Jetta VS5, a subsidiary of Jetta, uses "the cheapest German compact SUV" as its selling p

As a sub-brand of Volkswagen, Jetta cars have always been popular with consumers due to their high cost performance and the three major components of the same Volkswagen model.

For example, Jetta's Jetta VS5 uses "the cheapest German compact SUV" as its selling point, and its sales performance is remarkable.

At the same time, at a time when oil prices are high, hybrid SUVs have become one of the first choice models for many consumers, and the Xingchen hybrid version launched by Wuling has directly lowered the entry threshold for hybrid models.

So, when we put the two 100,000-class compact SUVs, the Jetta VS5 and the Xingchen hybrid version, together, how should we choose?

Compared with space, comfort and spaciousness are the key.

The reason why many consumers choose SUVs is that the space size of SUVs is slightly larger than that of cars of the same class. To put it bluntly, consumers will pay more attention to the space performance of SUVs.

Let’s first compare the space performance of Jetta VS5 and Xingchen hybrid version.

In terms of size data, the length/width/height of the Jetta VS5 are 4418/1841/1616mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2630mm; the length/width/height of the Xingchen hybrid version are 4594/1820/1740mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2750mm, which is larger than the former.

From the perspective of riding experience, if there are only 4 people in the Jetta VS5, the comfort is still good. However, since the bulge in the center floor of the rear row is relatively high, and the space on both sides is also occupied by the front seat slide rails, it will be a little cramped if there are three adults sitting in the back row.

Looking at the Xingchen hybrid version, there is no bulge in the center floor of the rear row. The seats follow an ergonomic design and have good support and wrapping. Even if there are five adults in the car, they will not feel crowded.

power performance PK, who is more powerful?

Although the Jetta VS5 does not have a space advantage, the powertrain system of Volkswagen's same EA211 1.4T engine + 6AT gearbox that this SUV is equipped with is one of the biggest highlights.

You need to know that the maximum output power of this powertrain system is 110kW and the peak torque is 250N·m, which can allow the Jetta VS5 to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in about 9 seconds, which is relatively good for a family SUV.

However, compared to the Xingchen hybrid version, the Jetta VS5 is still slightly inferior: the driving motor of the Xingchen hybrid version has a maximum torque of 320N·m, and the vehicle can reach 100 mph in only 7.8 seconds, which is comparable to some 2.0T models.

And in actual driving, the Xingchen hybrid version not only starts briskly, but also makes overtaking and changing lanes relatively easy. Even when accelerating again at medium to high speed, the driver can still feel the continuous power output.

In terms of car costs, which SUV is more economical?

Through comparison, we found that in terms of power performance, the Jetta VS5 is indeed inferior to the Xingchen hybrid version. So in terms of fuel economy, can the Jetta VS5 come back?

According to feedback from many Jetta VS5 owners, the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of this SUV is about 7L. If calculated based on the current oil price and a monthly commute of 2,000 kilometers, the monthly fuel cost is about just over 1,000 yuan. Compared with other joint venture SUVs of the same level, the Jetta VS5's fuel consumption performance is pretty good, and its cost of ownership is not high.

The Xingchen hybrid version can automatically select motor drive and engine direct drive modes according to different driving conditions, and its fuel consumption per 100 kilometers in the city is only 4.6L. In other words, if the owner of the Xingchen hybrid version also travels 2,000 kilometers per month, the monthly fuel cost will only be about 700 yuan.

Through such a comparison, we found that the cost of using the Xingchen hybrid version is much lower than that of the Jetta VS5.

Conclusion:

As the cheapest German compact SUV, the Jetta VS5’s cost performance is indeed good. However, compared with the Xingchen Hybrid version of the "People's Hybrid Vehicle", the former is slightly inferior in space, power and fuel economy. The Xingchen Hybrid version is indeed a better car purchase choice.