Brilliance V5 vs Changan CS35: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Brilliance · 2011–2020
V5
- Power
- 81 kW110 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.9 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Changan · 2012–2022
CS35
- Power
- 83 kW113 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Photo: RL GNZLZ 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.
Categories won: V5 1 CS35 2
- Family V5 Boot: 430 l vs 337 l
- City CS35 Length: 4,200 mm vs 4,620 mm; Width: 1,755 mm vs 1,922 mm
- Running costs CS35 Fuel per year: €1,790 vs €2,630 (estimated)
In plain words
Changan CS35 has more power: 83 kW (113 PS) against 81 kW (110 PS) for Brilliance V5. Brilliance V5 is 420 mm longer than Changan CS35 (4,620 mm vs 4,200 mm). Brilliance V5 has the bigger boot: 430 l against 337 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €2,630 (Brilliance V5), €1,790 (Changan CS35) (estimated). Brilliance V5 is the older design (from 2011); Changan CS35 arrived in 2012. On the catalog figures, the Brilliance V5 is the pick for family; the Changan CS35 is the pick for city and running costs. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Changan CS35 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| V5 | CS35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm181.9 in | 4,200 mm165.4 in −420 mm −16.5 in −9.1% |
| Width | 1,922 mm75.7 in | 1,755 mm69.1 in −167 mm −6.6 in −8.7% |
| Height | 1,727 mm68.0 in | 1,660 mm65.4 in −67 mm −2.6 in −3.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm107.3 in | 2,550 mm100.4 in −175 mm −6.9 in −6.4% |
| Boot | 430 l15.2 cu ft | 337 l11.9 cu ft −93 l −3.3 cu ft −21.6% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Yes |
Difference vs V5 (±). 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
| Brilliance V5 | Changan CS35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 · 81 kW (110 PS) | 1.6 · 83 kW (113 PS) |
| Production years | 2011–2020 | 2012–2022 |
| Body | SUV | 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. | 81 kW (110 PS) 109 hp | 83 kW (113 PS) 111 hp |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 13.9 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 165 km/h 103 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,600 cc 1.6 l | 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in | 4,200 mm 165.4 in |
| Width | 1,922 mm 75.7 in | 1,755 mm 69.1 in |
| Height | 1,727 mm 68.0 in | 1,660 mm 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm 107.3 in | 2,550 mm 100.4 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 430 l 15.2 cu ft Better | 337 l 11.9 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 10.0 l/100 km 23.5 mpg US | 6.8 l/100 km 34.6 mpg US Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,630/year estimated | €1,790/year estimated Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, 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.