FAW Jinn: Which Version Should You Choose?
The FAW Jinn catalogue contains only one choice: the 1.1 MT from the 1 generation, produced from 2005 to 2009 as a Hatchback 5-door. There are no alternative generations, engines, transmissions, or drivetrains to compare in the supplied data.
The FAW Jinn catalogue contains only one choice: the 1.1 MT from the 1 generation, produced from 2005 to 2009 as a Hatchback 5-door. There are no alternative generations, engines, transmissions, or drivetrains to compare in the supplied data. The buying decision therefore comes down to whether this specific combination—52 hp, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, FWD, and combined fuel consumption of 6 l/100 km—fits your needs.
FAW Jinn generations and versions compared
The 1 generation ran from 2005 to 2009. It was offered as a Hatchback 5-door and contains one listed version, 1.1 MT. Because this is the only generation and version in the catalogue, there is no later model here offering more power, a different body, or another drivetrain. No restyling is listed in the supplied data.
This also means there is no numeric basis for claiming that one FAW Jinn year is faster, lighter, or more economical than another. Every listed production year belongs to the same generation and the same 1.1 MT specification.
FAW Jinn engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT | 52 hp (38 kW) at 5200 rpm | 83 Nm at 3000–3500 rpm | 1052 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The 1.1 MT uses a front, transverse engine with Distributed injection (multi-point), 2 valves per cylinder, and a compression ratio of 9. Its bore and stroke are 65.5 × 78 mm.
Calculated from the supplied displacement and output, the engine produces approximately 49.4 hp per litre and 78.9 Nm per litre. These figures do not create a comparison with another FAW Jinn version, but they help describe how much output the 1.1 MT obtains from its 1052 cc engine.
FAW Jinn performance and fuel economy
The 1.1 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 20.4 seconds and has a top speed of 130 km/h. There is no higher-powered FAW Jinn version in the data against which to trade fuel use for faster acceleration.
Fuel consumption for the 1.1 MT is:
- City: 7.9 l/100 km
- Highway: 5.1 l/100 km
- Combined: 6 l/100 km
The city figure is 2.8 l/100 km higher than the highway figure. Compared with combined consumption, city driving uses 1.9 l/100 km more, while highway driving uses 0.9 l/100 km less.
CO₂ emissions are not measured, and the ecological class is not measured. Those missing figures should be considered separately from the available fuel-consumption data.
FAW Jinn dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
The 1.1 MT has a kerb weight of 860 kg and a gross weight of 1230 kg, a difference of 370 kg. Based on kerb weight and engine output, it carries approximately 16.5 kg per horsepower. Calculated the other way, its power-to-weight ratio is approximately 60.5 hp per tonne.
Ground clearance is 160 mm, and the fuel tank holds 37 litres. Wheel sizes are not measured.
The front suspension is Independent, spring, and the rear suspension is also Independent, spring. Braking equipment consists of Disc brakes at the front and Drum brakes at the rear.
FAW Jinn reliability and problems data
Reliability ratings are not measured, and specific problems are not measured in the supplied data. The catalogue therefore cannot support claims about common faults, service life, repair frequency, or differences in reliability between production years.
The available mechanical specification confirms that the 1.1 MT has no boost and uses a 5-speed Manual gearbox with FWD, but those facts alone do not establish reliability. A purchase assessment should keep the recorded specification separate from any condition or maintenance evidence for an individual car.
Which FAW Jinn version should you buy?
Choose the 1.1 MT if you want the FAW Jinn represented in this catalogue, because it is the only listed version. It provides 52 hp and 83 Nm from 1052 cc, uses a 5-speed Manual gearbox and FWD, reaches 100 km/h in 20.4 seconds, and consumes 6 l/100 km on the combined cycle.
There is no alternative version for buyers seeking an Automatic gearbox, another drive type, more power, or a different fuel type. Likewise, there is no newer generation in the supplied data that changes the body, engine, performance, or economy figures. Any extra purchase price between individual FAW Jinn cars therefore cannot be linked here to a superior catalogue specification: the data provides no equipment, condition, mileage, or price information.
In short, the choice is not between competing FAW Jinn configurations. It is a decision about whether the sole 1.1 MT specification—52 hp, 16.5 kg per horsepower, 20.4-second acceleration to 100 km/h, 130 km/h top speed, and 6 l/100 km combined consumption—is suitable for the intended use.