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Bitche Original Speaking of sports sedans under 150,000 yuan, everyone will definitely think of the Civic. This car has left a deep impression on us with its high sales volume and excellent power. This year, Civic has ushered in a new rival - the upcoming Changan UNI-V. Changan UNI-V not only continues the price advantage of its own brand, but also has many innovations in configuration, such as electric tail wing, sound wave, SuperRace mode, etc. So, for a sports sedan under 150,000 yuan, should we choose the veteran Civic or the new and powerful UNI-V? Today we will talk about this topic.

We chose Changan UNI-V 1.5T dual-clutch smart pilot (reservation price 134,900) and Honda Civic 180TURBO CVT Shangqing version (136,900) for comparison. Let me tell you a few words. The current Changan UNI-V reservation model should be the top-end version. After it is launched, lower-priced mid-to-low-end models will also be launched. Friends who want to buy this car but have a tight budget can wait. wait.

If I were asked to choose between these two cars, I would first consider the exterior and interior designs of the two cars. The exterior designs of both cars are very youthful. Let’s take a look at the comparison of each detail.

Changan UNI-V adopts a hatchback coupe design, and the front face still adopts the "borderless design concept", which is highly recognizable. The slender and sharp LED light set looks very powerful.

The front face design of the eleventh-generation Civic has changed a lot compared to the previous generation model. It has abandoned the through-type chrome trim and widened the air intake grille. And the air intake grille adopts a blackened design, which looks more sporty. The lamp set is connected to the middle grille, and paired with the blackened grille below, it is visually more layered.

From the side of the vehicle, the hatchback design of Changan UNI-V is very beautiful and has smooth lines. Some netizens previously joked that a low profile can hide all ugliness, and the low body also makes UNI-V look more attractive. In terms of wheels, UNI-V uses 18-inch wheels with tire specifications of 235/45 R18. In this class of models, 18-inch wheels are relatively rare.

In addition, UNI-V’s hidden door handles are not absent. When the vehicle is unlocked, the door handles stretch out unhurriedly. I believe that this kind of design can satisfy the sense of ritual of many young friends.

The side of the Civic looks relatively simple, and the horizontal waistline design enhances the strength of the body. In terms of wheels, the Civic uses 16-inch wheels with tire specifications of 215/55 R16.

The tail lines of Changan UNI-V are very smooth, and the through-type LED taillights and dual exhausts on both sides are very eye-catching. The most noteworthy thing is definitely the electric spoiler at the rear of the car, UNI-V is currently the only model in its class equipped with an electric rear wing. How many friends like UNI-V because of this design? Come and tell us in the comment area.

If placed together with the Changan UNI-V, the rear end of the Civic will indeed not be so stunning. The Civic's exhaust adopts a hidden design. There are not too many elements at the rear of the car, and the integrity is good. The advantage of this is that it is more attractive to look at.

Entering the car, the interior design of UNI-V pays more attention to the sense of technology. The up and down flattened steering wheel and the multiple-level alternating screens make people feel fresh. This interior style is consistent with UNI-V's technological configuration, and its purpose is to allow users to experience the feeling of smart travel.

Civic’s interior design is more oriented toward home use. On this basis, some currently popular elements are added, such as large-size LCD instruments and hidden air-conditioning outlets. , interior ambient lighting, etc.

Generally speaking, the designs of the two cars have their own merits. If the Civic's style is a fusion of family use and simplicity, then the UNI-V is a combination of technology and trends. The design style cannot be said to be good or bad. In terms of advantages, UNI-V can indeed bring us a sense of freshness and stunningness.

After talking about the interior and exterior design, let’s take a look at the configuration of the two cars. In terms of configuration, UNI-V does have a lot of advantages, which is also a factor in UNI-V's high cost performance. Let's list the configuration differences between the two cars to see which configurations UNI-V has advantages.

According to the current configuration released by UNI-V, there are more than 20 configuration differences between the two cars. The configuration differences are concentrated in driving assistance, interior configuration and seat configuration. .

UNI-V tire pressure display

Let’s first talk about the safety configuration. There is not much difference in the safety configuration of the two cars. UNI-V has It has a tire pressure display function and the Civic has second-row side airbags. Both cars themselves have many safety configurations, such as 6 front airbags, ABS, ESP, etc. Friends who pay attention to safety can pay attention to the crash test results of the two cars to have a deeper understanding.

UNI-V central control screen

Changan UNI-V has a variety of driving assistance configurations, such as lane departure warning, lane keeping, active braking, etc. These configurations, combined with full-speed adaptive cruise, form the vehicle's high-end intelligent driving assistance system. The driver can adjust these configurations on the central control screen. These driving assistance configurations are also available in Civic, but they are only available on high-end models. For example, the Jindong version costs 142,900.

In addition, UNI-V is also equipped with the APA6.0 remote intelligent parking system. The driver can operate the vehicle through a mobile phone to automatically park the vehicle for convenient operation.

UNI-V air conditioning system

In the seat configurationIn terms of configuration, UNI-V's front seats are equipped with seat heating/ventilation functions. Compared with Civic, UNI-V's front seats also support electric adjustment. These configurations improve comfort to a certain extent.

In terms of configuration, as we just said, UNI-V has great advantages. We can also see the practicality of these configurations from the interpretation just now. If you want to spend less money and get more configurations, then UNI-V can fully satisfy you in this regard.

Power can be said to be the core point of competition between the two cars. Both cars have strong sports styles. In terms of power systems, the two cars cannot give in to each other. , showing no weakness. Let’s take a look at their respective advantages.

UNI-V is equipped with Changan’s new generation Blue Whale NE 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 138kW and a peak torque of 300N·m. This engine has been installed on some Changan models, with excellent power performance and fuel consumption. The gearbox is still matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.

Civic 180TURBO Shangqing Edition is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 95kW and a peak torque of 180N·m. In terms of gearbox, the eleventh-generation Civic is equipped with a new CVT gearbox. The new CVT gearbox adds Honda's "Step-Shift" programming, which makes the transmission efficiency faster and can also simulate the shifting feeling of an AT gearbox when accelerating.

From the perspective of power data alone, UNI-V has obvious advantages. We previously tested UNI-V and the 0-100km/h acceleration score was 7.3 s, according to Bitauto’s measured data, the 0-100km/h acceleration score of the Civic 240TURBO version is 8.43s. Friends who are pursuing motivation, do you know who to choose?

In terms of driving experience, you can refer to our previous reports, the link is as follows:

As for the fuel consumption that everyone is concerned about, we will also conduct actual measurements in the future. Welcome everyone to continue to pay attention.

Overall, the power of both cars is sufficient for daily use. The advantage of UNI-V is mainly in performance. If you are pursuing faster acceleration and stronger power release, then UNI-V It's obviously more suitable for you.

Editor’s summary:

After comparison in three aspects, we can easily find that compared with Civic, the exterior and interior design of UNI-V is more fresh and trendy. , with richer configurations and stronger performance. Of course, Civic is not without its merits. For this kind of model, it has more brand accumulation and has accumulated a lot of user reputation. The two cars have different focuses. If you want a sports sedan with lower price, stronger performance and richer configurations, then UNI-V is a model worth choosing for you.