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Geely Emgrand EC8 vs FAW Besturn B70: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Geely Emgrand EC8

Geely · 2010–2014

Emgrand EC8

C PI 497

Power
100 kW136 PS
0–100 km/h
-
Kerb mass
1,490 kg

FAW Besturn B70

FAW · 2014–2019

Besturn B70

C PI 462

Power
108 kW147 PS
0–100 km/h
11.0 s
Kerb mass
-

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Family Emgrand EC8 Boot: 500 l vs 480 l

In plain words

FAW Besturn B70 has more power: 108 kW (147 PS) against 100 kW (136 PS) for Geely Emgrand EC8. Geely Emgrand EC8 has the bigger boot: 500 l against 480 l. FAW Besturn B70 is the older design (from 2006); Geely Emgrand EC8 arrived in 2010. FAW Besturn B70 is still in production; Geely Emgrand EC8 is not. On the catalog figures, the Geely Emgrand EC8 is the pick for family. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Geely Emgrand EC8 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.

Race Stats side by side
StatEmgrand EC8Besturn B70
PIC · 497C · 462
Power 38 30
Grip 37 40
Handling 71 75
Top speed 42 35
Launch 37 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. 1 Emgrand EC82.0 · 100 kW (136 PS) 16.62 sat 133 km/h
  2. 2 Besturn B70petrol · 108 kW (147 PS) 17.61 sat 124 km/h · +0.99 s

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Size and weight

Emgrand EC8Besturn B70
Boot 500 l17.7 cu ft 480 l17.0 cu ft −20 l −0.7 cu ft −4.0%
Fits a standard garage? TightNo data

Difference vs Emgrand EC8 (±). 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

Geely Emgrand EC8FAW Besturn B70
General
Version 2.0 · 100 kW (136 PS) petrol · 108 kW (147 PS)
Production years 2010–2014 2014–2019
Body Sedan Sedan
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 100–115 kW (136–156 PS) 134–154 hp 108–139 kW (147–189 PS) 145–186 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
Power per tonne 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l No data
Gearbox 5-speed manual No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,905 mm 193.1 in No data
Width 1,830 mm 72.0 in No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,490 kg 3,285 lb No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 500 l 17.7 cu ft Better 480 l 17.0 cu ft

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).