6 Best European Cars Based on Euro 2020 Contestants
https://ebanmella.com – Still related to the Euro 2020 football event or European Cup 2020, which was attended by 11 countries, this time Motor1.com Indonesia It presents the next row of cars thematically.
Yes, these are the six best European cars based on the Euro 2020 competitors. This list is taken from the 2021 European Car of the Year finalist brands.
But we didn’t include the 2021 European Car of the Year champion, the Toyota Yaris, because it’s a Japanese brand. Although for the European market, this car is made in France.
What would be the top six European cars based on the teams competing at Euro 2020? Check out our review below.
And don’t be surprised if popular brands like BMW and Mercedes aren’t on the list, because this shortlist is a selection of 59 judges for the 2021 European Car of the Year.
The criteria the judges evaluate are design, comfort, safety, economy, handling, performance, practicality, environmental requirements, driver satisfaction and value.
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1. Citroen C4
When the 2021 Citroen C4 was introduced last year, it came with petrol, diesel and electric (EV) engines.
The Citroen C4 is the first model in the company’s electrification efforts, with the fifth new model to be unveiled in 2020.
Citroën said the new C4 would be the “full epitome” of the company’s advanced comfort program.
This means that this car focuses on providing comfort to customers in the car.
As for the power plant, it depends on the flexibility. The available engine capacities are 1.4 L, 1.6 L and 2.0 L for petrol engines. Meanwhile, for diesel 1.6 L and 2.0 L.
With 5 or 6 speed transmission for manual, 4 speed for automatic, or 6 speed for automatic.
Power output is 175 hp at 7,000 rpm and 202 Newton meters at 4,750 rpm (for the C4 2.0 16v VTS model).
2. Land Rover Defender
There are two types of components associated with the Land Rover Defender. Originally a Land Rover Defender 110 with four doors and a long chassis.
The other, the Land Rover Defender 90, is two-door, short-wheelbase and cheap.
The Land Rover Defender 90 2021 First Edition uses the exclusive P400 engine. It’s a mild-hybrid, 3.0-liter straight-six.
It is also used on other cars in the Jaguar Land Rover range. It produces 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque.
Mated to a slick eight-speed automatic transmission, the Defender 90 P400’s 4,830-pound weight is no small matter.
With strong low-end torque, the 2021 Land Rover Defender 90 can easily traverse tough tracks. This is one of the advantages of a short wheelbase.
Acceleration is also decent. 0-96 kmph in 5.7 seconds. It’s still less than the Jeep Wrangler’s 392. It doesn’t matter, the Defender V8 does the job.
Still, this short-bodied car has its advantage because it weighs significantly less than the Land Rover Defender 110.
Meanwhile, the Land Rover Defender 110 is a solid vehicle, having been awarded five stars in Euro NCAP-based crash testing at the end of last year.
And don’t forget, our Italian colleagues at Motor1.com use the Land Rover Defender as their operational vehicle.
3. Skoda Octavia
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The Skoda Octavia is the widest compact car in its segment, and the rear gets the long wheelbase (LWB) treatment.
The modern interior is also included in the latest generation Octavia. It includes a 12-inch touchscreen and an optional 10.25-inch digital driver display.
Skoda also sells the Pro version in China, offering a head-up display for an additional cost.
With the latest driver assistance and safety systems in global models.
As for the powertrain, under the hood is a 1.4-liter supercharged gasoline engine with 150 horsepower (110 kW).
This engine drives the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Soon after, the Skoda Octavia got the Sportline trim available in several powertrains. Gasoline, diesel, natural gas, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
As options, the car will have front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Also, a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
4. Volkswagen ID.3
On 12 February 2021, Volkswagen officially announced the launch of a new version of the VW ID.3 electric hatchback.
According to their press release, as well as the UK price list, the new ID 3 model will reduce the price of the entry-level electric car, although the range will not change.
The new VW ID.3 Pro will have less horsepower than the VW ID.3 Pro Performance, and a slower zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time.
However, Volkswagen boasts that the VW ID.3 Pro Performance’s torque is still better than the 148 bhp 1.5 TSI petrol engine found in vehicles like the VW Golf.
The VW ID.3 Pro itself has a 58 kWh (net) battery. The electric VW ID.3 Pro produces 143 bhp and 199 lb-ft (269 Nm) of torque.
In terms of speed, this car reaches 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds.
The VW ID.3 Pro Performance has the same torque rating, producing 201 bhp and hitting 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.3 seconds.
5. Cupra Formentor
The Cupra Formentor opts for Audi’s 2.5 TSI engine, and rejects Volkswagen’s similar approach with the five-cylinder Golf R.
The Spanish manufacturer’s latest product is the Cupra Formentor VZ5, a sports crossover and the most powerful road car they’ve ever produced.
The new engine on the Cupra Formentor VZ5 produces 385 horsepower (287 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Newton-meters) of torque.
For comparison, the engine registers the same amount of strength in the RS Q3 and Sportback version, but a little more power in the Audi model, namely 394 horses (294 kW).
And, like the Ingolstadt-produced crossover, the new Cupra Formentor VZ5 comes standard with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The top model in the Formentor lineup accelerates from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds. Or, three-tenths of a second faster than the RS Q3.
6. Fiat 500e
Now we come to the top of the list, namely the car from the Italian manufacturer, Fiat 500e. Previously, the Fiat 500 underwent changes according to the time.
It’s evolved from a small, slow (and a little noisy) hatchback to an electric-powered cruiser that’s fast enough for the highway.
Despite the changes, this car remains the perfect representative of the Italian automotive world.
The Fiat 500 is getting more sophisticated and future-proof with the introduction of the Fiat 500e electric version.
The Fiat 500 Electric is 100 percent made in Italy. As stated in the press release, this car is the first fully electric new generation for Fiat.
It has a range of 320 kilometers with the 42 kWh battery version. There is also an entry-level action version with a shorter reach.
The battery is charged with direct power of up to 85 kilowatts. So it takes only five minutes to cover a distance of 50 km.
It then takes 35 minutes to reach 80 percent charge. This is obviously very effective and can save time.
The new Fiat 500e has three driving modes. Normal mode is very close to gas car.
Range mode with one-pedal drive function, and Sherpa mode, which reduces power consumption.
The engine of the Fiat 500e is 87 kW. This allows this small city car to reach a top speed of 150 km/h and sprint from 0-100 km/h in nine seconds.
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