Chery Fengyun T9 and BYD Song L DM-i, which one is more worth buying?

On October 13, Chery announced the launch of its Fengyun T9 lithium iron phosphate model, and stated that starting from November this year, the Fengyun T9 series will all switch to lithium iron phosphate models. The model and guide price of this car are consistent with the ternary lithium models on sale, both have a range of 120 kilometers, and the guide price remains 129,900-169,900 yuan.

In addition, Chery also plans to release the long-range version of T9, with a CLTC range of 210 kilometers. Market rumors say it will be released in late October, and store sales revealed that the landing price is around 180,000 yuan. Chery announced that the sales volume of Fengyun T9 in September was 7,575 units, and it is expected that the sales volume will rise in October, further competing for the market share of BYD Song family.

On July 25, the Song L DM-i hybrid model and the 2025 Song Plus held a launch conference in Kaifeng. At the conference, the SUV equipped with the fifth-generation DM-i technology was officially unveiled, with a total of 5 versions launched, with an official guide price of 135,800-175,800 yuan. The official claimed that the comprehensive range of full fuel and full battery can reach 1,500 kilometers. The sales volume of the Song L DM-i model in September was 22,677 units.

As a hybrid SUV under Chery, Fengyun T9 is also a new model released this year. Song L DM-i is also the first model released this year, and both are plug-in hybrids. This article compares Chery Fengyun T9 Comfort and Song L DM-i112KM Leading.

1. Song LDM-i is 3,000 yuan more expensive than Fengyun T9, but it is more fuel-efficient

As can be seen from the above picture, Song L DM-i is not as good as Fengyun T9 in terms of space, but Song L DM-i has a wheelbase 12mm larger than Fengyun T9, and the cabin is larger than T9. However, in terms of loading space, Song L has a minimum space of only 459L, while Fengyun T9 is 819L, which is more convenient for family use and travel.

In terms of power, the comprehensive power of Fengyun T9 is better than that of Song LDM-i. However, Song L uses CVT continuously variable transmission, while Fengyun T9 uses 1-speed DHT gearbox. The latter has weaker driving smoothness than the former and has higher maintenance costs. In terms of power consumption, Song L DM-i consumes 15.9 kWh per 100 km, while Fengyun T9 consumes 15.6 kWh per 100 km. In terms of CLTC range, Fengyun T9 has 8 km more range than Song L DM-i, which is not much different.

In terms of fuel consumption, Song L DM-i is more fuel-efficient than Fengyun T9, but the difference in fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 0.25L, which is very close. In terms of full fuel and full battery range, Song L is 1,500 kilometers, while Fengyun T9 is only 1,400 kilometers. And under the premise that the latter has a 10-liter larger fuel tank than the former, it is obvious that Song L has a lower travel cost. But the range of Fengyun T9 is enough to meet the poetry and distance of most families.

In terms of price, Fengyun T9 is 3,000 yuan cheaper than Song LDM-i, but the former has a larger space and stronger power, but the travel cost is higher than Song LDM-i. If you like large space and going out, you can choose Fengyun T9.

2. Battery capacity is similar, chassis is about the same

Comparing the battery and chassis, the Fengyun T9 is equipped with Guoxuan High-tech's 18.67-degree lithium iron phosphate battery pack, while the Song LDM-i is equipped with Fudi's 18.3-degree battery. The capacity is similar, but Guoxuan High-tech's technology is slightly inferior to Fudi Power. In terms of fast charging rate, the Fengyun T9 is slightly faster than the Song LDM-i. In terms of drive form, both are front-engine front-wheel drive.

In terms of chassis, the Fengyun T9 and Song L DM-i have the same suspension type, both with front McPherson and rear multi-link suspension. Both have R19 tires. Whether the chassis is good or not depends on the tuning, but Chery and BYD are both car companies with more than 20 years of technology accumulation, and they are very good at chassis tuning.

3. In terms of intelligent driving level and comfort, Fengyun T9 has an advantage

In terms of smart cockpit, Fengyun T9 is larger than Song L DM-i, and is more convenient for screen navigation and car entertainment. In terms of smart cabin chip, Fengyun T9 uses Snapdragon 8155 chip, while BYD Song L DM-i uses 6nm process chip, and the two are comparable in computing power.

In terms of intelligent driving hardware configuration, Fengyun T9 is weaker than Song L DM-i. Fengyun T9 has 4 ultrasonic radars, while Song L DM-i has 6. In terms of the number of cameras, Fengyun T9 has 6, while Song L DM-i has one less camera.

In terms of intelligent driving capabilities, Song L only supports cruise control, while Fengyun T9 not only supports cruise control, but also supports full-speed adaptive cruise control and L2 autonomous driving. However, in the next configuration of Song L, BYD Song L Chaoyue type only supports L2 and has three millimeter-wave radars, while the next configuration of Fengyun T9, 120KM luxury type, is not equipped with millimeter-wave radar. Queen seats and seat massage functions are added.

In terms of comfort configuration, the seats of both models are imitation leather . But in terms of functions, Fengyun T9 supports front seat ventilation, seat heating and driver memory function. Fengyun T9 also supports 50W wireless fast charging function, which BYD can only obtain in the Beyond model.

In terms of audio-visual experience, both have 8 speakers, but the T9 is equipped with Sony speakers, so Song L DM-i is definitely inferior to Fengyun T9. Fengyun T9 has a welcome light effect and seat welcome, while BYD only has a welcome light effect in the 160km range version.

In terms of intelligent driving capabilities, both are only at the level of full-speed adaptive cruise control. BYD and Chery's high-speed assisted driving is still on the way. However, in this price range, there are other competing products such as Galaxy L7, Deep Blue S07, and Alpha T5 to choose from. In particular, Deep Blue S07 also has Huawei ADS SE intelligent driving support, and Galaxy L7 also has high-speed pilot assistance. However, the intelligent driving capabilities of these two cars are obviously weak.

Through comparison, we can see that in terms of intelligent driving, space, entertainment and price, Fengyun T9 is better than Song L DM-i, while in terms of power and economy, Song L DM-i is better than Fengyun T9. If you care more about intelligent driving and more seat functions, leather seats and audio-visual experience, you can choose Fengyun T9; if you pursue battery life and fuel economy, you might as well choose Song L DM-i.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.