Brilliance V5 vs Lifan X60: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Brilliance · 2011–2020
V5
- Power
- 81 kW110 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.9 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h

Lifan · 2011–2018
X60
- Power
- 98 kW133 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.2 s
- Top speed
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: V5 1 X60 3
- Family V5 Boot: 430 l vs 405 l
- City X60 Length: 4,325 mm vs 4,620 mm; Width: 1,790 mm vs 1,922 mm
- Performance X60 0–100 km/h: 11.2 s vs 13.9 s
- Running costs X60 Fuel per year: €2,150 vs €2,630 (estimated)
In plain words
Lifan X60 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 11.2 s against 13.9 s for Brilliance V5. Brilliance V5 is 295 mm longer than Lifan X60 (4,620 mm vs 4,325 mm). Brilliance V5 has the bigger boot: 430 l against 405 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €2,630 (Brilliance V5), €2,150 (Lifan X60) (estimated). On the catalog figures, the Brilliance V5 is the pick for family; the Lifan X60 is the pick for city, performance and running costs.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | V5 | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | D · 376 | C · 416 |
| Power | 24 | 31 |
| Grip | 35 | 35 |
| Handling | 56 | 57 |
| Top speed | 25 | 27 |
| Launch | 17 | 27 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 X601.8 · petrol · 98 kW (133 PS) 17.60 sat 123 km/h
- 2 V51.6 · 81 kW (110 PS) 18.83 sat 115 km/h · +1.23 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| V5 | X60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm181.9 in | 4,325 mm170.3 in −295 mm −11.6 in −6.4% |
| Width | 1,922 mm75.7 in | 1,790 mm70.5 in −132 mm −5.2 in −6.9% |
| Height | 1,727 mm68.0 in | 1,690 mm66.5 in −37 mm −1.5 in −2.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm107.3 in | 2,600 mm102.4 in −125 mm −4.9 in −4.6% |
| Boot | 430 l15.2 cu ft | 405 l14.3 cu ft −25 l −0.9 cu ft −5.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Yes |
Difference vs V5 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Brilliance V5 | Lifan X60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 · 81 kW (110 PS) | 1.8 · petrol · 98 kW (133 PS) |
| Production years | 2011–2020 | 2011–2018 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | China | China |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 81 kW (110 PS) 109 hp | 98 kW (133 PS) 131 hp Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 13.9 s | 11.2 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 165 km/h 103 mph | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,600 cc 1.6 l | 1,800 cc 1.8 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in | 4,325 mm 170.3 in |
| Width | 1,922 mm 75.7 in | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,727 mm 68.0 in | 1,690 mm 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm 107.3 in | 2,600 mm 102.4 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 430 l 15.2 cu ft Better | 405 l 14.3 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 10.0 l/100 km 23.5 mpg US | 8.2 l/100 km 28.7 mpg US Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,630/year estimated | €2,150/year estimated Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.