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

FAW · 2013–2020
Besturn X80
- Power
- 108 kW147 PS
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
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JAC · 2013–2019
S5
- Power
- 100 kW136 PS
- Top speed
- -
Photo: order_242 from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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
| Besturn X80 | S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm105.3 in | 2,645 mm104.1 in −30 mm −1.2 in −1.1% |
Difference vs Besturn X80 (±).
Full specifications
| FAW Besturn X80 | JAC S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.0 · 108 kW (147 PS) | 2.0 · petrol · 100 kW (136 PS) |
| Production years | 2013–2020 | 2013–2019 |
| Body | Crossover | SUV |
| 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. | 108 kW (147 PS) 145 hp Better | 100 kW (136 PS) 134 hp |
| Power, all versions | 108–137 kW (147–186 PS) 145–184 hp | 100–129 kW (136–175 PS) 134–173 hp |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 185 km/h 115 mph | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,000 cc 2.0 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,430 mm 174.4 in |
| Width | 1,820 mm 71.7 in | No data |
| Height | No data | 1,660 mm 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm 105.3 in | 2,645 mm 104.1 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 500 l 17.7 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 64 l 16.9 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 9.1 l/100 km 25.8 mpg US | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,390/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 703 km 437 mi estimated | No data |
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.