Dad Buying a Car: Zero Run C16 vs Dongfeng eπ 008

15 to 200,000 price range of the two dad god car in the end how to choose, in June this year and Dongfeng eπ 008 have been listed, just this year the family added a new member (Xiti second), consider changing the car, the following combined with their own test drive experience and share the respective advantages of the two cars (because I occasionally have long-distance demand, so this article is about the extended version as an example):

Space dimensionWhat is it?Zero run C16: The length, width and height of the body are 4915 × respectively.1905 ×1770Mm, with a wheelbase of 2825mm, it belongs to the medium and large SUV, but the space performance is not the most outstanding in the same class of models. The space utilization rate in the car is high, and under the six-seat layout, the third row of seats can also have a certain amount of riding space when the seat is full. The trunk can hold two 24-inch suitcases when the three rows of seats are used, and the volume can be further expanded after the seat is reclined.Dongfeng e π 008: The body size is 5002 ×1972 ×1732Mm, with a wheelbase of more than 3 meters, the overall size is larger than that of the zero-run C16, and the interior space is more spacious, especially the second and third rows. Its refrigerator has a guide rail that can be moved back and forth for a long time, making it convenient for passengers in the second and third rows to pick up items.

Interior design and configurationWhat is it?Interior styleThe interior of Zero Run C16 adopts a double-spoke D-shaped sports steering wheel, the front of the driver’s seat is a full LCD instrument panel, the center of the center console is a large-size car screen, and there are no physical buttons in the front row, showing a minimalist style. A lot of skin-friendly materials are used in the car, which has a better touch. The interior design style of Dongfeng eπ 008 is similar to that of Zero Run C16, but different types of cortical materials are used in the use of materials. The visual and tactile sense of grade is higher.Smart ConfigurationWhat is it?Zero run C16: The whole series is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip as standard, and the response speed and fluency of the intelligent application of the car and machine are good. It supports mobile APP remote control, vehicle to everything, OTA upgrade, voice assistant wake-up, sentinel mode, car KTV and other functions. The high-end version of the model is also equipped with LiDAR, NVIDIA Orin-X chip and LEAPMOTOR PILOT intelligent driver assistance system, which supports L2 driving auxiliary features 36.Dongfeng e π 008: Using the 8155 chip, the performance in the smart cockpit is also relatively good, but the chip computing power is slightly inferior to the zero-run C16. The configuration in the intelligent driving assistance is relatively weak.


dynamic performanceWhat is it?Zero run C16The range extension version is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine as a range extender, with a maximum power of 70kW and a maximum motor power of 170kW. The pure electric version is equipped with a three-in-one electric drive, with a maximum system power of 215kW and a torque of 360N · m.Dongfeng e π 008The range extension version uses a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 108kW and a motor power of 200kW. It is better than the zero-run C16 in terms of power parameters, both in terms of power generation and efficiency.

priceWhat is it?Zero run C16The official guide price is 15.58-18 5,800 yuan, which has a high cost performance in the same level of models, and the price is relatively close to the people.Dongfeng e π 008At present, the price of Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 extended range version is 188,600 yuan (after the discount), which is slightly higher than the price of Zero Run C16, but combined with its larger body size and better power performance, it also has certain competitiveness.

In summary, the Zero Run C16 recommended exclusive version (price 162,800), the configuration of this price is basically enough for home use.Smart driving experience, the fluidity of the car system and the quietness of the interior, Zero Run C16 is a good choice, when I went to the test drive, there were 10,000 optional packages, but the most practical package is still TV; if you pursue more space, stronger power performance and a higher sense of interior grade, and the budget is relatively sufficient, Dongfeng eπ 008 2024 210Max Extended Range Edition (price 188,600) may be more suitable for you, and Dongfeng Yipai has existing cars, listing rights and interests are also more, at that time, the sales have been selling me that the entry is high, and there are indeed many configurations.

If I had to choose, I would probably grit my teeth and choose Dongfeng Yipai because I personally prefer its appearance, space utilization, and more configurations.