Geely Emgrand EC7 vs Lifan Solano: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Geely · 2009–2016
Emgrand EC7
- Power
- 93 kW126 PS
Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Lifan · 2008–2015
Solano
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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
Geely Emgrand EC7 has more power: 93 kW (126 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Lifan Solano. 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 EC7 | Solano | |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | Yes | No 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 EC7 | Lifan Solano | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.8 · 93 kW (126 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. | 93 kW (126 PS) 125 hp Better | 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 | 1,800 cc 1.8 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 |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).