In order to more intuitively show the performance of different models in terms of "new car commerciality", on the basis of "new car commercial evaluation", the car quality network more intuitively shows the advantages and disadvantages of different models in terms of new car commerciality through the comparison of various sub-data, and objectively evaluates the data differences to provide consumers with more valuable car purchase suggestions.
As the most gold-rich segment in the car market, the mid-size car market not only occupies a fairly high share, but also determines the trend of the entire auto market to a certain extent. Previously, the domestic mid-size car market was basically dominated by German and Japanese brands, and in recent years, with the influx of a large number of new power brands, a new atmosphere of a hundred flowers has blossomed. This issue of commodity cross-selection of the current mainstream of the market four medium-sized cars, including the veteran luxury brand model Audi A4L, based on the latest SPA platform to create volvo S60, Beijing Hyundai for the Chinese market launched a new generation of famous map, and the successful latecomers to play the domestic Tesla Model 3. How do the four models perform in terms of new car commerciality? We will analyze it for you through detailed data comparison.
It should be pointed out that at present, volvo S60 has launched the latest 2022 model, considering that the new and old models have basically not changed in the design and manufacturing process, so the old models participating in this comparison still have reference value.
1. Body craft
In the body process, from the test results, the test results of the four cars are relatively close. Among them, the Audi A4L and Volvo S60 have two test points in each of the five key test points. The Tesla Model 3 only excelled at the "front door and front fenders on both sides" test points, while the results of the "two sides of the front fenders and engine hatches" and "two sides of the rear fenders and trunk covers" were significantly behind the other three cars. Although the overall performance of Beijing Hyundai Mingtu is decent, the results of the key test points are not much different, and the body process is basically satisfactory.
In a comprehensive comparison, in a test of body technology, Audi A4L won with a large advantage, and the gap values of most parts were at a low level, while the uniformity of the gaps was well controlled, showing the level of craftsmanship that luxury brands should have. Although the Volvo S60 led the test points of "front fenders and engine cover on both sides" and "rear fenders and trunk covers on both sides", the results of other test points were relatively backward, and there was a problem of inconsistent process. Beijing Hyundai Mingtu and Tesla Model 3 overall highlights are not many, the former body gap uniformity performance is acceptable, and Tesla Model 3 due to the large fluctuation of the value of each key test point, affecting the final score.
2. Paint film level
In the paint film level, from the test results, the average value of the paint film of the four vehicles is higher than the standard value of the intermediate car (≥90 μm), of which the Tesla Model 3 has reached the standard value of the premium car (120 μm-150 μm), while the Audi A4L and Beijing Hyundai Mingtu two cars even exceed the standard value of the senior car (120 μm-150 μm), and the overall performance is outstanding.
It should be noted that in the top of the car paint film test, because the Two cars of Beijing Hyundai Mingtu and Tesla Model 3 use glass materials, no valid data was obtained in this test. In addition, because the Audi A4L test vehicle is a test drive, there may be spray paint maintenance in some parts, resulting in a generally high paint thickness value.
From the test results of the five major parts, it can be seen that audi A4L occupies a clear advantage in the average thickness of the paint film of the whole vehicle, the test score reaches 407.7 μm, and the value of each test point exceeds the standard value of the high-end car (120 μm-150 μm), but because the average thickness of the paint film in the "engine hatch" and the "roof" part of the paint film difference reaches more than 200 μm, reflecting that the spray uniformity still needs to be improved. The average thickness of the volvo S60 overall paint film shows a trend of "large before and small in front", of which the values of the two parts of the "engine canopy" and "front fender" are in the range of the standard value of the advanced car (120μm-150μm), while the values of the rest of the parts only reach the standard value of the intermediate car (≥90μm), and the spraying process still has room for improvement. The average thickness of the paint film in each part of the Tesla Model 3 fluctuates greatly, and some parts are even lower than the standard value of the intermediate car (≥ 90 μm), reflecting the flaws in the spraying process. In contrast, the data of each test point of the beijing Hyundai Mingtu vehicle exceeds the standard value of the high-end car (120μm-150μm), and the gap is small, and the spray uniformity is satisfactory.
In the comprehensive comparison, in the paint film level test, Beijing Hyundai Mingtu performed well in both the thickness of the paint film and the uniformity of spraying, showing a high level of craftsmanship. Although the Average Thickness of the Film thickness of the Audi A4L and Volvo S60 differs greatly, the overall spray thickness is worthy of recognition. Relatively speaking, the average thickness of the paint film in various parts of the Tesla Model 3 vehicle is very different, and the spraying process needs to be improved.
3. Air quality in the car
In the interior air quality test, except for the Audi A4L, which contained extremely trace amounts of formaldehyde, the formaldehyde component was not detected in the car of the other three cars. In tests against other pollutant levels, the Volvo S60 performed relatively well, with respirable particulate matter levels such as PM2.5 significantly lower than those of the remaining three models. Overall, the formaldehyde and respirable particulate matter content in the four models are low, in line with the relevant standards in the "Guidelines for The Evaluation of Air Quality in Passenger Cars" (National Standard GB/T 27630-2011 of the People's Republic of China) jointly issued by the former Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China since March 1, 2012.
4. Noise in the car
In the vehicle noise test, in addition to testing the noise of the engine into the car at rest, idle speed, 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm, the test instrument will also be placed at a position of about 10cm from the air conditioner outlet, and then the air conditioning air volume will be raised from small to large, and the air conditioning noise value of the driver position in different gears will be measured. It should be noted that because tesla model 3 uses pure electric drive and is not equipped with an engine, the noise test link is only tested for air conditioning noise.
Measured, the Volvo S60, Beijing Hyundai Mingtu and Tesla Model 3 performed best at rest, all reaching the minimum value of 30dB of the test instrument. With the increase of speed, the noise value of the three fuel vehicles has gradually increased, of which the most obvious trend is beijing hyundai famous map, the noise value measured when the engine is at 2000 rpm has exceeded 50 dB. The biggest increase in noise is the Volvo S60, which has reached 59.5dB when the engine is at 2000 rpm. In contrast, although the Audi A4L was slightly higher in the rest state due to the influence of the external ambient noise on the day of the test, the noise value measured at 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm was lower than that of the other two fuel vehicles, reflecting good sound insulation and noise reduction performance.
In terms of the lowest noise of air conditioners, tesla model 3 performs relatively better, and the noise value measured in each gear is always low, with almost no impact on the occupants of the car. In contrast, the starting gear noise of the air conditioners of audi A4L, Volvo S60, and Beijing Hyundai Mingtu is significantly higher. In terms of the highest-end noise of air conditioners, in addition to the Tesla Model 3 still performing well, the noise value measured by Beijing Hyundai Mingtu is also in a weak influence range. The maximum noise of the Audi A4L and Volvo S60 air conditioners exceeds 68dB, but it is still within the range that the human body can tolerate.
5. Static vibration in the car
In the interior vibration test, because the Tesla Model 3 uses pure electric drive, the vibration value at the steering wheel is always 0. From the overall test results, the vibration values of the Audi A4L, Volvo S60 and Tesla Model 3 vehicles in each test point are low in both states, and the body feeling is not obvious. In contrast, the values measured by each test site of the Beijing Hyundai Mingtu in the idling speed and load conditions are higher, ranking lower among the same class of models tested.
6. Tire hub
In the tire hub test, the tire width, flat ratio and size are mainly evaluated. The tires of the four models are relatively close in size, all 18 inches or 19 inches. In terms of width and flat ratio, the Audi A4L has a large tire width and a smaller flat ratio due to its emphasis on sport and handling. The Volvo S60 and Tesla Model 3 are also sports- and have relatively large tire widths. Volvo S60 and Beijing Hyundai Mingtu are biased towards home positioning, and the flat is relatively high. Taken together, the Volvo S60 is equipped with a moderate tire width and flat ratio, and can be used well for daily use to balance handling and comfort.
7. Sunroof
In tests on sunroofs, the Audi A4L, Volvo S60 and Beijing Hyundai Mingtu were all equipped with panoramic sunroofs. Among them, the panoramic skylight of Beijing Modern Mingtu not only has a large lighting area, but also reaches 60% of the open area, while the panoramic skylight of audi A4L and Volvo S60 has a considerable lighting area, but the opening area is small. In contrast, tesla model 3 is equipped with a front and rear independent panoramic canopy, the overall lighting area is acceptable, but because it can not be opened, it can not be ventilated.
8. Control system
In terms of steering wheel size, the four cars are not much different, and the dimensions are all 350mm or 360mm. In terms of steering wheel adjustment, the steering wheel of the Audi A4L and Volvo S60 models has a large front and rear adjustment distance of 60mm, while the Tesla Model 3 steering wheel has a large up and down adjustment angle, reaching 15.5 °.
In terms of the width of the throttle and brake pedals that affect the driving experience and the difference between the two steps, the performance of the four cars is satisfactory, of which the Tesla Model 3 throttle pedal width is slightly dominant, while the Audi A4L throttle and brake pedal height difference is relatively small, so that the design can prevent the phenomenon of throttle and brake pedal mixing, while driving in congested road conditions, the foot frequent alternating pedaling will not make the driver feel tired.
9. Seat
In terms of seat configuration, according to the measured data, the volvo S60 has a large range of main driving seat travel adjustment, which can meet the driving habits of most drivers. In contrast, the main driver's seat of Beijing Hyundai Mingtu has a small range of stroke adjustment, slightly lower than the average level.
In terms of cushion length, the Audi A4L and Beijing Hyundai Mingtu front seat cushions are more considerable, and the Audi A4L also supports manual leg rest adjustment. The Volvo S60 front seats also support leg rest adjustment, although the initial seat length is shorter. In addition, the length of the rear seat cushions of all four models is short, and the leg support area is insufficient.
In terms of rear seat back angle, the rear seat back angle of the four models does not support angle adjustment, of which the Tesla Model 3 backrest angle is relatively large, and the ride comfort is good, while the Beijing Hyundai Famous Figure is close to 90 ° because the backrest angle is close to 90 °, so a long ride may produce fatigue.
In terms of raised height and width of the rear floor, the Tesla Model 3 benefits from its status as an electric vehicle, and the rear floor is almost flat designed. The height of the Beijing Hyundai Famous Map bulge is large, and due to the smaller bulge width, it may affect the comfort of the passenger in the middle of the rear row. In contrast, the Audi A4L rear floor is raised in height and bulge width, and the sitting position of the passenger in the middle of the rear is not too uncomfortable.
10. Trunk
In terms of trunk, from the measured data, volvo S60 occupies a large advantage in vertical height and maximum width, and also performs well in terms of minimum width, and the space practicality is excellent. The Audi A4L rear tailgate edge to ground altitude is relatively low, making it easier to open and close the trunk. The minimum width of Beijing Hyundai Mingtu is ahead of the other three cars, and the interior shape of the trunk is more square, and the actual space performance is better.
11. Parking radar
In the radar induction test, according to the existing test data, the Audi A4L front and rear radar detection capabilities are strong, the farthest detection distance is 105cm and 160cm, respectively, the radar power performance is good, compared with Tesla Model 3 radar detection capabilities are relatively limited. Referring to the previous test experience, the closer to 25cm in the continuous beeping stage, the closer it is to daily use habits. Judging from the measured data, the volvo S60 reversing radar continuously beeps the distance to the test experience value, reaching 23cm, while the nearest prompt distance before and after the Beijing Hyundai Famous Map radar is 36cm and 34cm, respectively, which is slightly different from the standard value.
12. Lighting field
In the blind spot test session directly in front of the field of view, we used the 70 cm high pile bucket as a reference object, and then adjusted the relative position of the vehicle until the upper edge of the pile bucket could be seen in the main driver's seat. According to the existing test data, the front view of all four cars is better than the average of the same class, of which the Tesla Model 3 performs particularly well. In terms of rear vision blind spots, the Audi A4L and Volvo S60 performed better, and the Volvo S60 test results ranked among the best, while the rear vision of Beijing Hyundai Mingtu and Tesla Model 3 was at the middle and lower levels of the tested models of the same level, and the field of vision blind area was relatively large.
In the outer rearview mirror field range test, the Audi A4L and Volvo S60 have a large field of view of the outer rearview mirror on both sides, and the test results are exactly the same, the left side is 31 °, the right side is 22 °, which is at the upper middle level in the same class of models tested, and the viewing range is wide. In contrast, the angle of view of the outer rearview mirror on the left side of the Beijing Modern Famous Picture is only 23°, which is slightly lower than the average level of the same level.
summary
Through the comparison of the above items, it is not difficult to find that the four medium-sized cars selected this time have reached the expectations of the expert jury in terms of commerciality, which is in line with the level of this level of models. Due to the difference in design concept, the four cars have different advantages in various tests. The Audi A4L excels in terms of body seams, film thickness, field of view and radar detection distance, but it is lacking in the uniformity of paint film spraying and the opening area of the sunroof, highlighting the quality of luxury brand models. The Volvo S60, which is in the second tier luxury camp, performed particularly well in terms of interior air quality, rear visibility and trunk regularity, but the external process was not tested to the best of the best. The Tesla Model 3 has a clear advantage in terms of steering wheel adjustment angles that affect ride comfort, rear seat backrest angles, and raised heights and widths of the rear floor, but there are more or less flaws in other test items. Although Beijing Hyundai Mingtu is positioned lower among the four models, with its excellent process level and perfect functional configuration, it has a good performance in various tests, so the overall cost-effective advantage is more obvious.