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

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

FAW Besturn B70

FAW · 2014–2019

Besturn B70

C PI 462

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

Geely Emgrand EC8

Geely · 2010–2014

Emgrand EC8

C PI 497

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

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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
StatBesturn B70Emgrand EC8
PIC · 462C · 497
Power 30 38
Grip 40 37
Handling 75 71
Top speed 35 42
Launch 28 37

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

Besturn B70Emgrand EC8
Boot 480 l17.0 cu ft 500 l17.7 cu ft +20 l +0.7 cu ft +4.2%
Fits a standard garage? No dataTight

Difference vs Besturn B70 (±). 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

FAW Besturn B70Geely Emgrand EC8
General
Version petrol · 108 kW (147 PS) 2.0 · 100 kW (136 PS)
Production years 2014–2019 2010–2014
Body Sedan Sedan
Country China China
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 108 kW (147 PS) 145 hp Better 100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp
Power, all versions 108–139 kW (147–189 PS) 145–186 hp 100–115 kW (136–156 PS) 134–154 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 11.0 s No data
Power per tonne No data 67 kW/t 82 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine No data 2,000 cc 2.0 l
Gearbox No data 5-speed manual
Dimensions and weight
Length No data 4,905 mm 193.1 in
Width No data 1,830 mm 72.0 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,490 kg 3,285 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 480 l 17.0 cu ft 500 l 17.7 cu ft Better

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