Dongfeng H30 Cross vs Lifan X50: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Dongfeng · 2010
H30 Cross
- Power
- 86 kW117 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 183 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,230 kg

Lifan · 2014–2020
X50
- Power
- 76 kW103 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: H30 Cross 0 X50 3
- City X50 Length: 4,100 mm vs 4,336 mm; Width: 1,722 mm vs 1,760 mm
- Running costs X50 Fuel per year: €1,710 vs €1,840 (estimated)
- Off-road X50 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · Hatchback
In plain words
Dongfeng H30 Cross has more power: 86 kW (117 PS) against 76 kW (103 PS) for Lifan X50. Dongfeng H30 Cross is 236 mm longer than Lifan X50 (4,336 mm vs 4,100 mm). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,840 (Dongfeng H30 Cross), €1,710 (Lifan X50) (estimated). Dongfeng H30 Cross is the older design (from 2010); Lifan X50 arrived in 2014. On the catalog figures, the Lifan X50 is the pick for city, running costs and off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Dongfeng H30 Cross yet, so some checks above leave it out.
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 | H30 Cross | X50 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 488 | C · 424 |
| Power | 39 | 32 |
| Grip | 40 | 35 |
| Handling | 69 | 62 |
| Top speed | 32 | 23 |
| Launch | 36 | 28 |
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 H30 Crosspetrol · 86 kW (117 PS) 16.73 sat 132 km/h
- 2 X501.5 · petrol · 76 kW (103 PS) 17.61 sat 124 km/h · +0.88 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| H30 Cross | X50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,336 mm170.7 in | 4,100 mm161.4 in −236 mm −9.3 in −5.4% |
| Width | 1,760 mm69.3 in | 1,722 mm67.8 in −38 mm −1.5 in −2.2% |
| Height | 1,528 mm60.2 in | 1,540 mm60.6 in +12 mm +0.5 in +0.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs H30 Cross (±). 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
| Dongfeng H30 Cross | Lifan X50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | petrol · 86 kW (117 PS) | 1.5 · petrol · 76 kW (103 PS) |
| Production years | 2010 | 2014–2020 |
| Body | Hatchback | SUV |
| Class | No data | SUV / crossover |
| Country | China | China |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 86 kW (117 PS) 115 hp Better | 76 kW (103 PS) 102 hp |
| Power, all versions | 86 kW (117 PS) 115 hp | 69–76 kW (94–103 PS) 93–102 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 11.0 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 183 km/h 114 mph Better | 160 km/h 99 mph |
| Power per tonne | 70 kW/t 85 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4 cyl | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,336 mm 170.7 in | 4,100 mm 161.4 in |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in | 1,722 mm 67.8 in |
| Height | 1,528 mm 60.2 in | 1,540 mm 60.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm 102.8 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,230 kg 2,712 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 570 l 20.1 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 51 l 13.5 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 7.0 l/100 km 33.6 mpg US | 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,840/year estimated | €1,710/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 729 km 453 mi estimated | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): 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.