Daewoo Gentra vs Lifan Solano: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Daewoo · 2013–2015
Gentra
- Power
- 79 kW107 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.9 s
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Lifan · 2008–2015
Solano
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Gentra 0 Solano 1
- Family Solano Boot: 650 l vs 405 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,515 mm vs 4,550 mm
In plain words
Daewoo Gentra has more power: 79 kW (107 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Lifan Solano. Lifan Solano is 35 mm longer than Daewoo Gentra (4,550 mm vs 4,515 mm). Lifan Solano has the bigger boot: 650 l against 405 l. Lifan Solano is the older design (from 2008); Daewoo Gentra arrived in 2013. On the catalog figures, the Lifan Solano is the pick for family. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Lifan Solano yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
| Gentra | Solano | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,515 mm177.8 in | 4,550 mm179.1 in +35 mm +1.4 in +0.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm102.4 in | 2,605 mm102.6 in +5 mm +0.2 in +0.2% |
| Boot | 405 l14.3 cu ft | 650 l23.0 cu ft +245 l +8.7 cu ft +60.5% |
Difference vs Gentra (±).
Full specifications
| Daewoo Gentra | Lifan Solano | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 · petrol · 79 kW (107 PS) | 1.5 · 74 kW (101 PS) |
| Production years | 2013–2015 | 2008–2015 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Country | Uzbekistan | China |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 79 kW (107 PS) 106 hp Better | 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp |
| Power, all versions | 79 kW (107 PS) 106 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. | 141 Nm 104 lb-ft Better | 129 Nm 95 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.9 s | No data |
| 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 | 4,515 mm 177.8 in | 4,550 mm 179.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm 102.4 in | 2,605 mm 102.6 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 405 l 14.3 cu ft | 650 l 23.0 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 60 l 15.9 gal US | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Fuel, Engine, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).