Geely Emgrand EC8 vs Lifan Cebrium: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Geely · 2010–2014
Emgrand EC8
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,490 kg
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Lifan · 2012–2017
Cebrium
- Power
- 98 kW133 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 17.0 s
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Family Cebrium Boot: 620 l vs 500 l
In plain words
Geely Emgrand EC8 has more power: 100 kW (136 PS) against 98 kW (133 PS) for Lifan Cebrium. Lifan Cebrium has the bigger boot: 620 l against 500 l. Geely Emgrand EC8 is the older design (from 2010); Lifan Cebrium arrived in 2012. On the catalog figures, the Lifan Cebrium 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.
| Stat | Emgrand EC8 | Cebrium |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 497 | D · 378 |
| Power | 38 | 17 |
| Grip | 37 | 40 |
| Handling | 71 | 75 |
| Top speed | 42 | 24 |
| Launch | 37 | 8 |
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 Emgrand EC82.0 · 100 kW (136 PS) 16.62 sat 133 km/h
- 2 Cebrium1.8 · petrol · 98 kW (133 PS) 19.94 sat 107 km/h · +3.32 s
Size and weight
| Emgrand EC8 | Cebrium | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | 500 l17.7 cu ft | 620 l21.9 cu ft +120 l +4.2 cu ft +24.0% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | No 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 EC8 | Lifan Cebrium | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 · 100 kW (136 PS) | 1.8 · petrol · 98 kW (133 PS) |
| Production years | 2010–2014 | 2012–2017 |
| 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 | 98 kW (133 PS) 131 hp |
| Power, all versions | 100–115 kW (136–156 PS) 134–154 hp | 81–98 kW (110–133 PS) 109–131 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 | 17.0 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 | 1,800 cc 1.8 l |
| 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 | 620 l 21.9 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 55 l 14.5 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 8.0 l/100 km 29.4 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €2,100/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 688 km 428 mi estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Country, Fuel.
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.