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Lifan X50 vs Changan CS35: specs side by side

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

Lifan X50

Lifan · 2014–2020

X50

C PI 424

Power
76 kW103 PS
0–100 km/h
11.0 s
Top speed
160 km/h

Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Changan CS35

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
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At a glance

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

Categories won: X50 3 CS35 0

  • Family X50 Boot: 570 l vs 337 l
  • City X50 Length: 4,100 mm vs 4,200 mm; Width: 1,722 mm vs 1,755 mm
  • Running costs X50 Fuel per year: €1,710 vs €1,790 (estimated)

In plain words

Changan CS35 has more power: 83 kW (113 PS) against 76 kW (103 PS) for Lifan X50. Changan CS35 is 100 mm longer than Lifan X50 (4,200 mm vs 4,100 mm). Lifan X50 has the bigger boot: 570 l against 337 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,710 (Lifan X50), €1,790 (Changan CS35) (estimated). Changan CS35 is the older design (from 2012); Lifan X50 arrived in 2014. On the catalog figures, the Lifan X50 is the pick for family, 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.

X50 · CS35
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftLength 4,100 mmLength 13 ft 5 in1,540 mm5 ft 1 inWheelbase 2,550 mmWheelbase 8 ft 4 inLength 4,200 mmLength 13 ft 9 in1,660 mm5 ft 5 in
X50CS35
Length 4,100 mm161.4 in 4,200 mm165.4 in +100 mm +3.9 in +2.4%
Width 1,722 mm67.8 in 1,755 mm69.1 in +33 mm +1.3 in +1.9%
Height 1,540 mm60.6 in 1,660 mm65.4 in +120 mm +4.7 in +7.8%
Boot 570 l20.1 cu ft 337 l11.9 cu ft −233 l −8.2 cu ft −40.9%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs X50 (±). 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.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Lifan X50Changan CS35
General
Version 1.5 · petrol · 76 kW (103 PS) 1.6 · 83 kW (113 PS)
Production years 2014–2020 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. 76 kW (103 PS) 102 hp 83 kW (113 PS) 111 hp Better
Power, all versions 69–76 kW (94–103 PS) 93–102 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. 11.0 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. 160 km/h 99 mph 180 km/h 112 mph Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,500 cc 1.5 l 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l
Drive Front-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,100 mm 161.4 in 4,200 mm 165.4 in
Width 1,722 mm 67.8 in 1,755 mm 69.1 in
Height 1,540 mm 60.6 in 1,660 mm 65.4 in
Wheelbase No data 2,550 mm 100.4 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 570 l 20.1 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. 6.5 l/100 km 36.2 mpg US Better 6.8 l/100 km 34.6 mpg US
Fuel cost per year €1,710/year estimated Better €1,790/year estimated

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.

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