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Lifan Solano vs Geely Emgrand EC7: specs side by side

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

Lifan Solano

Lifan · 2008–2015

Solano

Power
98 kW133 PS

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Geely Emgrand EC7

Geely · 2009–2016

Emgrand EC7

Power
72 kW98 PS

Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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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: 4,550 mm vs 4,631 mm

In plain words

Lifan Solano has more power: 98 kW (133 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

SolanoEmgrand 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 dataYes

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. † from another version of this generation.

Full specifications

Lifan SolanoGeely Emgrand EC7
General
Version 98 kW (133 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. 98 kW (133 PS) 131 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
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 168 Nm 124 lb-ft No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine No data 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)

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

† from another version of this generation.

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