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Geely Emgrand EC7 vs Lifan Solano: specs side by side

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

Geely Emgrand EC7

Geely · 2009–2016

Emgrand EC7

Power
72 kW98 PS

Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Lifan Solano

Lifan · 2008–2015

Solano

Power
74 kW101 PS

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At a glance

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

  • City Too close to call Length: 4,631 mm vs 4,550 mm

In plain words

Lifan Solano has more power: 74 kW (101 PS) against 72 kW (98 PS) for Geely Emgrand EC7. Geely Emgrand EC7 is 81 mm longer than Lifan Solano (4,631 mm vs 4,550 mm). Lifan Solano is the older design (from 2008); Geely Emgrand EC7 arrived in 2009.

Size and weight

Emgrand EC7Solano
Length 4,631 mm182.3 in 4,550 mm179.1 in −81 mm −3.2 in −1.7%
Wheelbase 2,650 mm104.3 in 2,605 mm102.6 in −45 mm −1.8 in −1.7%
Fits a standard garage? YesNo data

Difference vs Emgrand EC7 (±). 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 EC7Lifan Solano
General
Version 1.5 · 72 kW (98 PS) 1.5 · 74 kW (101 PS)
Production years 2009–2016 2008–2015
Body Sedan, Hatchback Sedan
Country China China
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 72 kW (98 PS) 97 hp 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp
Power, all versions 72–93 kW (98–126 PS) 97–125 hp 70–98 kW (95–133 PS) 94–131 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 129 Nm 95 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,500 cc 1.5 l 1,500 cc 1.5 l
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,631 mm 182.3 in 4,550 mm 179.1 in
Width 1,789 mm 70.4 in No data
Height 1,470 mm 57.9 in No data
Wheelbase 2,650 mm 104.3 in 2,605 mm 102.6 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 650 l 23.0 cu ft
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★☆ (2011) No data

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