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Daewoo Matiz vs Lifan Smily 330: specs side by side

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

Daewoo Matiz

Daewoo · 1998–2005

Matiz M100/M150

D PI 353

Power
38 kW52 PS
0–100 km/h
17.0 s
Top speed
144 km/h

Lifan Smily 330

Lifan · 2013–2018

Smily 330

C PI 410

Power
65 kW88 PS
0–100 km/h
14.5 s
Top speed
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At a glance

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

Categories won: Matiz M100/M150 1 Smily 330 1

  • City Matiz M100/M150 Length: 3,497 mm vs 3,775 mm; Width: 1,495 mm vs 1,620 mm
  • Performance Smily 330 0–100 km/h: 14.5 s vs 17.0 s

In plain words

Lifan Smily 330 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 14.5 s against 17.0 s for Daewoo Matiz. Lifan Smily 330 is 278 mm longer than Daewoo Matiz (3,775 mm vs 3,497 mm). Daewoo Matiz is the older design (from 1998); Lifan Smily 330 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Daewoo Matiz is the pick for city; the Lifan Smily 330 is the pick for performance.

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
StatMatiz M100/M150Smily 330
PID · 353C · 410
Power 18 21
Grip 40 40
Handling 63 77
Top speed 17 28
Launch 8 15

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 Smily 3301.3 · petrol · 65 kW (88 PS) 19.06 sat 113 km/h
  2. 2 Matiz M100/M150Matiz M100/M150 · 0.8 three-cylinder · petrol · 38 kW (52 PS) 20.00 sat 106 km/h · +0.94 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Matiz M100/M150 · Smily 330
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ftWheelbase 2,340 mmWheelbase 7 ft 8 inLength 3,497 mmLength 11 ft 6 in1,850 mm6 ft 1 inWheelbase 2,340 mmWheelbase 7 ft 8 inLength 3,775 mmLength 12 ft 5 in1,430 mm4 ft 8 in
Matiz M100/M150Smily 330
Length 3,497 mm137.7 in 3,775 mm148.6 in +278 mm +10.9 in +7.9%
Width 1,495 mm58.9 in 1,620 mm63.8 in +125 mm +4.9 in +8.4%
Height 1,850 mm72.8 in 1,430 mm56.3 in −420 mm −16.5 in −22.7%
Wheelbase 2,340 mm92.1 in 2,340 mm92.1 in
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Matiz M100/M150 (±). 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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Daewoo MatizLifan Smily 330
General
Version Matiz M100/M150 · 0.8 three-cylinder · petrol · 38 kW (52 PS) 1.3 · petrol · 65 kW (88 PS)
Production years 1998–2005 2013–2018
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Country South Korea China
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 38 kW (52 PS) 51 hp 65 kW (88 PS) 87 hp Better
Power, all versions 38–49 kW (52–67 PS) 51–66 hp 65 kW (88 PS) 87 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 69 Nm 51 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 17.0 s 14.5 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. 144 km/h 89 mph No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 800 cc · 3 cyl 0.8 l 1,300 cc · 4 cyl 1.3 l
Gearbox No data 5-speed
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 3,497 mm 137.7 in 3,775 mm 148.6 in
Width 1,495 mm 58.9 in 1,620 mm 63.8 in
Height 1,850 mm 72.8 in 1,430 mm 56.3 in
Wheelbase 2,340 mm 92.1 in 2,340 mm 92.1 in
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. No data 37 l 9.8 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 6.1 l/100 km 38.6 mpg US
Fuel cost per year No data €1,600/year estimated
Range on a full tank No data 607 km 377 mi estimated
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★☆☆ (2000) No data

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.