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Volkswagen Lamando I 230TSI (131 Hp) DSG
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Volkswagen Lamando:
The Volkswagen Lamando is a compact sedan manufactured by Volkswagen through its joint venture SAIC Volkswagen in China. It debuted at the Chengdu Auto Show in August 2014 and was launched in China in November 2014. The Lamando is positioned as the low-slung version of the Sagitar in the country, as it is the case with the Volkswagen CC to the Passat.
The first-generation Lamando is powered by a 1. 4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 kW and 250 N⋅m of torque mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox as the only transmission offered for the vehicle. The Lamando is capable of doing a 0–100 km/h acceleration in 8. 5 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h. Only front-wheel-drive is available. The 4-wheel disk brakes and electrically assisted steering is standard. Suspension is independent MacPherson struts at the front and an independent four-link suspension at the rear....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Volkswagen Lamando (I). With 225 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1325 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.1 s). The top speed reaches 206 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Volkswagen Lamando I was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety performance in its primary market (China) typically received strong ratings from local assessment programs.
230TSI (131 Hp) DSG Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and city driving, with a respectable 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds. The DSG transmission ensures smooth shifts.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its class, achieving 5.4 l/100 km combined, making it a cost-effective choice for regular use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and sporty exterior design
- • Comfortable and well-appointed interior
- • Range of efficient and powerful TSI engines
- • Smooth and responsive DSG transmission options
- • Good balance of performance and fuel economy across most trims
Cons:
- • Primarily focused on the Chinese market, limiting availability elsewhere
- • Rear legroom can be tight for taller passengers
- • Some interior plastics might feel less premium than European VW models
- • Fuel consumption for higher-performance trims can be significant
- • Not officially Euro NCAP tested
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(L II: January, 2022 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Lamando |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 230TSI (131 Hp) DSG |
| Start of production: | November, 2014 |
| End of production: | February, 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 131 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 93.9 Hp/l [186mm less] |
| Torque: | 225 Nm @ 1400-3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CSTA More details about the engine CSTA |
| Engine displacement: | 1395 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 169.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1325 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1150 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4598 mm mm [186mm less] |
| Width: | 1826 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [44mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2656 mm mm [75mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DSG |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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