JAC S5 vs FAW Besturn X80: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

JAC · 2013–2019
S5
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- Top speed
- -

FAW · 2013–2020
Besturn X80
- Power
- 108 kW147 PS
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road S5 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · Crossover
In plain words
FAW Besturn X80 has more power: 108 kW (147 PS) against 100 kW (136 PS) for JAC S5. On the catalog figures, the JAC S5 is the pick for off-road.
Size and weight
| S5 | Besturn X80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,645 mm104.1 in | 2,675 mm105.3 in +30 mm +1.2 in +1.1% |
Difference vs S5 (±).
Full specifications
| JAC S5 | FAW Besturn X80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 · petrol · 100 kW (136 PS) | 2.0 · 108 kW (147 PS) |
| Production years | 2013–2019 | 2013–2020 |
| Body | SUV | Crossover |
| 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. | 100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp | 108 kW (147 PS) 145 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 100–129 kW (136–175 PS) 134–173 hp | 108–137 kW (147–186 PS) 145–184 hp |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 185 km/h 115 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l | 2,000 cc 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm 174.4 in | No data |
| Width | No data | 1,820 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1,660 mm 65.4 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | 2,645 mm 104.1 in | 2,675 mm 105.3 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 500 l 17.7 cu ft | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 64 l 16.9 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 9.1 l/100 km 25.8 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €2,390/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 703 km 437 mi estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): 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.