Lifan Solano vs Geely Emgrand EC7: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Lifan · 2008–2015
Solano
- Power
- 78 kW106 PS
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Geely · 2009–2016
Emgrand EC7
- Power
- 72 kW98 PS
Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- City Too close to call Length: 4,550 mm vs 4,631 mm
In plain words
Lifan Solano has more power: 78 kW (106 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
| Solano | Emgrand EC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm179.1 in | 4,631 mm182.3 in +81 mm +3.2 in +1.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm102.6 in | 2,650 mm104.3 in +45 mm +1.8 in +1.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | No data | Yes |
Difference vs Solano (±). 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
| Lifan Solano | Geely Emgrand EC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 · 78 kW (106 PS) | 1.5 · 72 kW (98 PS) |
| Production years | 2008–2015 | 2009–2016 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan, Hatchback |
| Country | China | China |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 78 kW (106 PS) 105 hp Better | 72 kW (98 PS) 97 hp |
| Power, all versions | 70–98 kW (95–133 PS) 94–131 hp | 72–93 kW (98–126 PS) 97–125 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,587 cc 1.6 l | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm 179.1 in | 4,631 mm 182.3 in |
| Width | No data | 1,789 mm 70.4 in |
| Height | No data | 1,470 mm 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm 102.6 in | 2,650 mm 104.3 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 650 l 23.0 cu ft | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★☆ (2011) |
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).