Sedans like they used to make: Volkswagen Lavida vs. Lamando

Sedans like they used to make: Volkswagen Lavida vs. Lamando

The sedan form continues to buck the SUV trend at Volkswagen Philippines. Alongside the T-Cross, the local lineup of the German make also consists of the Santana subcompact, and the Lavida and Lamando compact and midsize sedans. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What are the highlights of the Volkswagen Lavida and Lamando?

    The Lavida is equipped with dual-climate control, while the Lamando carries a panoramic sunroof.
  • How much is the Lavida and Lamando?

    The Lavida retails for P1.171 million for the sole variant, while the Lamando goes for P1.569 million and P1.703 million for its two variants.
  • While the Santana is positioned as the entry-level VW, the Lavida and Lamando seem to be tailored for families and executives. The two sedans offer a set qualities that make them ideal for kids and company bigwigs alike. 

    The Lavida is equipped with leather seats, a leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel, leather-wrapped door trims, a leather-wrapped center armrest with cupholders, glove box with cooler, and a sunroof. 

    Adding to the list of creature comforts is the Climatronic air-conditioning system. This technology allows separate temperature settings to be made on the driver and passenger sides of the car.

    Providing comfort as well as safety is the Lavida's cruise control which works electronically to help maintain the car traveling at a pre-set speed.

    Meanwhile, the Lamando's sleeker exterior comes equipped with an upscale interior. The car has an Active Info Display, which shows crucial trip information in high-resolution and dynamic color, and a 9.2-inch infotainment audio system that's linked to eight speakers.

    Leather wraps the Lamando's seats, while a panoramic sunroof makes an appearance in the top model. 

    With the Lamando's Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), possible skidding, wheel spin, or over- or understeering will be kept at bay. Side curtain airbags for both the front and rear occupants are also fitted.

    Under their hoods, the Lavida and Lamando are both powered by a 1.4-liter turbo engine in different states of tune. Both engines are paired to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, which promise to gel together the convenience of an automatic and efficiency of a manual. 

    The spec sheets of the Lavida and Lamando — in their best, top-spec forms — show that going against the grain with these old-fashioned sedans is hardly a bad thing. 

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Volkswagen Lavida 230 TSI DSG SE

    Volkswagen Lamando 280 TSI DSG SEL

    Overall Length (mm)

    4,605

    4,598

    Overall Width (mm)

    1,765

    1,826

    Overall Height (mm)

    1,460

    1,425

    Wheelbase (mm)

    2,610

    2,656

    Seating Capacity

    Five Persons

    Five Persons

    Number of Doors

    Four

    Four

    Engine Type

    Four-cylinder, In-line, Turbocharged Engine

    Four-cylinder, In-line, Turbocharged Engine

    Valves per Cylinder

    Four

    Four

    Bluemotion Technology

    With

    With

    Displacement (cc)

    1,395

    1,395

    Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm)

    130/5,000

    150/5,000

    Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm)

    225/1,400-3,500

    250/1,750-3,000

    0 to 100 kph

    9.3 seconds

    8.5 seconds

    Top Speed (kph)

    200

    200

    Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

    55

    50

    Fuel Type

    Gasoline

    Gasoline

    Fuel Supply System

    Direct Injection

    Direct Injection

    Mileage Highway

    21.7

    21.7

    Emission Standard

    Euro 5

    Euro 5

    Gearbox

    Seven-speed DSG Transmission

    Seven-speed DSG Transmission

    Drivetrain

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

    Steering System

    Electronic Power Steering

    Electronic Power Steering

    Steering Column

    Adjustable

    Adjustable

    Steering Gear Type

    Rack and Pinion

    Rack and Pinion

    Suspension

    Front: MacPherson Independent

    Rear: Composite Torsion Beam Semi- Independent Suspension

    Front: MacPherson Independent

    Rear: Four-Link Independent

    Brakes

    Front: Ventilated Disc

    Rear: Disc

    Front: Ventilated Disc

    Rear: Disc

    Wheels

    16-inch Alloy

    17-inch Alloy

    Tires

    205/55 R16

    225/50 R17

    Radiator Grille

    Black with Chrome Accent

    Black with Chrome Accent

    Headlights

    LED

    LED

    Daytime Running Lights

    LED

    LED

    Automatic Headlights

    Without

    With

    Leaving Home and Coming Home Function

    Without

    With

    Front Fog Lamp

    With Corner Light Function

    With Corner Light Function

    Rear Fog Lamp

    With

    With

    Electric Outside Rearview Mirror

    With LED Side Turn Lamp

    With LED Side Turn Lamp and Power Folding Function

    Heat Insulation Glass

    With

    With

    Panoramic Sunroof

    Without (Standard Sunroof)

    With

    Integrated Antenna

    With

    With

    Rear License Plate Lamp

    LED

    LED

    Seat Material

    Leather

    Leather Sport with Perforation

    Seats

    Driver: Eight-way Auto

    Front Passenger: Eight-way Manual

    Rear: 60:40 Split Folding with Center Armrest

    Driver: 12-way Auto with Heater

    Front Passenger: Eight-way Manual with Heater

    Rear: 60:40 Split Folding with Center Armrest

    Illuminated Glove Box

    With Cooling Function

    With Cooling Function

    Front Center Armrest

    Height and Longitudinally Adjustable, With Storage Box

    Height and Longitudinally Adjustable, With Storage Box

    Cup Holders

    Front (x2)

    Front (x2)

    Door Pockets

    Front, With Bottle Holder

    Front, With Bottle Holder

    Seat Back Pocket

    Front

    Front

    Reading Lights

    LED

    LED

    Dot-Matrix Ambient Lighting

    Front

    Front and Rear

    Rear View Mirror

    Manual Dimming

    Auto-Dimming

    Sun Visor

    Driver and Passenger, With Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

    Driver and Passenger, With Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

    Overhead Storage Compartment

    With

    With

    Multifunction Display

    With

    Active Info Display

    Infotainment System

    Standard Radio

    9.2-inch Touchscreen, Radio, CD, MP3, Aux-in, USB, and SD Card

    Connectivity

    CD, MP3, Aux-in, USB, and SD Card

    AppConnect

    Speakers

    Six

    Eight

    12V Sockets

    With

    With

    Multifunction Leather Steering Wheel

    With

    With

    Keyless Entry/Exit with Push Start System

    With

    With

    Cruise Control

    With

    Adaptive Cruise Control

    Air-Conditioning System

    Two-zone Climatronic with Pollen Filter and Rear Aircon Vent

    Two-zone Climatronic with Pollen Filter and Rear Aircon Vent

    Power Windows

    With One-Touch Up/Down

    With One-Touch Up/Down

    Central Doorlock

    With

    With

    Airbags

    Driver, Front Passenger, and Front Side

    Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, and Head Curtain

    Seatbelt

    Three-point for Front and Rear Seats

    Three-point for Front and Rear Seats

    Seatbelt Warning

    With

    With

    Isofix

    With

    With

    Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)

    With Brake Assist

    With Brake Assist

    Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

    With

    With

    Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

    With

    With

    Electronic Differential Lock

    With

    With

    Electronic Parking Brake

    With Auto Hold Function

    With Auto Hold Function

    Anti-slip Regulation

    With

    With

    Parking Distance Control

    Rear

    Front and Rear

    Front Assist

    Without

    With

    Rear Camera

    With

    With

    Front Impact Beams

    With

    With

    Side Impact Beams

    With

    With

    Door Ajar Warning

    With

    With

    Engine Check Warning

    With

    With

    Anti-theft System

    With Immobilizer

    With Immobilizer

    Tire Pressure Monitor

    With

    With

    Available Body Colors

    Reflex Silver, Polar White, Deep Black, Limestone Grey, Sunset Red, and Opalsilver Metallic 

    Misano Red, Mangangrey, and Polar White

    PRICE

    P1,171,000

    P1,703,000

     

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