Haima M3 vs Lifan Solano: specs side by side

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

Haima · 2013–2019

M3

Version

Power: 82 kW111 PS

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Lifan · 2008–2015

Solano

Version (4 versions)

Power: 74 kW101 PS

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At a glance

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

Family Solano Boot: 650 l vs 450 l

In plain words

Haima M3 has more power: 82 kW (111 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Lifan Solano. Lifan Solano has the bigger boot: 650 l against 450 l. Lifan Solano is the older design (from 2008); Haima M3 arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Lifan Solano is the pick for family.

Size and weight

	M3	Solano
Boot	450 l15.9 cu ft	650 l23.0 cu ft +200 l +7.1 cu ft +44.4%

Difference vs M3 (±).

Full specifications

General
	Haima M3	Lifan Solano
Version	1.5 · petrol · 82 kW (111 PS)	1.5 · 74 kW (101 PS)
Production years	2013–2019	2008–2015
Body	Sedan	Sedan
Country	China	China
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	82 kW (111 PS) 110 hp Better	74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp
Power, all versions	82 kW (111 PS) 110 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	No data	4,550 mm 179.1 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,605 mm 102.6 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	450 l 15.9 cu ft	650 l 23.0 cu ft Better
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	50 l 13.2 gal US	No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).