Dongfeng S30 vs Lifan Solano: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Dongfeng · 2009–2017
S30
- Power
- 86 kW117 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 187 km/h
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Lifan · 2008–2015
Solano
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Family Solano Boot: 650 l vs 487 l
In plain words
Dongfeng S30 has more power: 86 kW (117 PS) against 74 kW (101 PS) for Lifan Solano. Lifan Solano has the bigger boot: 650 l against 487 l. Lifan Solano is the older design (from 2008); Dongfeng S30 arrived in 2009. 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
| S30 | Solano | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | 487 l17.2 cu ft | 650 l23.0 cu ft +163 l +5.8 cu ft +33.5% |
Difference vs S30 (±).
Full specifications
| Dongfeng S30 | Lifan Solano | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.6 · petrol · 86 kW (117 PS) | 1.5 · 74 kW (101 PS) |
| Production years | 2009–2017 | 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. | 86 kW (117 PS) 115 hp Better | 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp |
| Power, all versions | 78–86 kW (106–117 PS) 105–115 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 |
| 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. | 187 km/h 116 mph | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,600 cc 1.6 l | 1,500 cc 1.5 l |
| Drive | No data | 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. | 487 l 17.2 cu ft | 650 l 23.0 cu ft Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 6.9 l/100 km 34.1 mpg US | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,810/year estimated | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Country, Fuel.
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.