Geely CK (Otaka): Which Version Should You Buy?
The Geely CK (Otaka) choice comes down to three distinct specifications: the original 1.3 MT with 86 hp, the 1.5 MT with 94 hp, and the restyled 1.5 MT with 102 hp. The 94 hp 1.5 MT is the most balanced version on the available figures: it reaches 100 km/h in 12 seconds, has measured fuel consumption of 7.5 l/100 km in the city, 6.5 l/100 km on the highway, and 7 l/100 km combined.
The Geely CK (Otaka) choice comes down to three distinct specifications: the original 1.3 MT with 86 hp, the 1.5 MT with 94 hp, and the restyled 1.5 MT with 102 hp. The 94 hp 1.5 MT is the most balanced version on the available figures: it reaches 100 km/h in 12 seconds, has measured fuel consumption of 7.5 l/100 km in the city, 6.5 l/100 km on the highway, and 7 l/100 km combined. The 86 hp 1.3 MT is the lightest but has less power and torque, while the restyled 102 hp 1.5 MT offers the strongest engine and a higher gross weight but takes 13.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h. Every version is a Sedan with Gasoline power, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD.
Geely CK (Otaka) generations and versions
The original first generation was produced from 2007 to 2009 as a Sedan. It contains two versions: 1.3 MT with 86 hp and 1.5 MT with 94 hp. Both have front-mounted, transverse Inline engines, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, FWD, a 45-litre fuel tank, and 170 mm of ground clearance. The original cars have a kerb weight of 1,052 kg.
The first-generation restyling was produced from 2008 to 2016, also exclusively as a Sedan. Its two database entries share the exact name 1.5 MT, so power is essential for distinguishing them: one produces 94 hp, while the other produces 102 hp. Both restyled specifications weigh 1,070 kg at the kerb and 1,505 kg at gross weight. Compared with the original generation, the restyled cars are 18 kg heavier at the kerb.
Geely CK (Otaka) engine and gearbox specs
All versions use Gasoline, four-cylinder Inline engines with four valves per cylinder, no boost, a front transverse installation, and distributed multi-point injection. The complete engine and driveline comparison is:
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 1.3 MT | 86 hp at 6,000 rpm | 110 Nm at 5,200 rpm | 1,342 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2007–2009 1.5 MT | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm | 128 Nm at 3,400 rpm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2008–2016 restyling 1.5 MT, 94 hp | 94 hp at 6,000 rpm | 128 Nm at 3,400 rpm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2008–2016 restyling 1.5 MT, 102 hp | 102 hp at 5,800 rpm | 136 Nm at 3,400 rpm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline, 92 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The original 1.3 MT develops about 64.1 hp per litre. The 94 hp 1.5 MT specifications produce about 62.8 hp per litre, while the restyled 102 hp 1.5 MT reaches about 68.1 hp per litre. Thus, the 102 hp engine has the highest specific output.
Moving from the original 86 hp 1.3 MT to the original 94 hp 1.5 MT adds 156 cc, 8 hp, and 18 Nm. It also moves peak torque from 5,200 rpm down to 3,400 rpm. The restyled 102 hp 1.5 MT adds another 8 hp and 8 Nm over either 94 hp 1.5 MT, without changing the listed 1,498 cc displacement.
The 1.3-litre engine has a 9.3 compression ratio and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 78.7 × 69 mm. All 1.5-litre entries have a 9.8 compression ratio and measure 78.7 × 77 mm.
Performance, fuel economy, and mpg data
| Generation and version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 1.3 MT | not measured | 170 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2007–2009 1.5 MT | 12 seconds | 160 km/h | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| 2008–2016 restyling 1.5 MT, 94 hp | 12 seconds | 160 km/h | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| 2008–2016 restyling 1.5 MT, 102 hp | 13.6 seconds | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The 86 hp 1.3 MT has the highest measured top speed at 170 km/h, which is 10 km/h above the 160 km/h figure for the 94 hp 1.5 MT. Its acceleration and consumption figures, however, are not measured, so the available data cannot establish whether it is quicker or more economical.
The original and restyled 94 hp 1.5 MT share identical measured performance and consumption: 12 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, 160 km/h maximum speed, and 7 l/100 km combined. Their city-to-highway consumption difference is 1 l/100 km.
Although the restyled 102 hp 1.5 MT has 8 hp more than the 94 hp version, its measured 0–100 km/h time is 1.6 seconds longer. Its top speed and consumption are not measured. On these figures alone, greater output does not translate into better measured acceleration.
Weight, ground clearance, tank, and wheel sizes
| Generation and version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 1.3 MT | 1,052 kg | not measured | 170 mm | 45 litres | not measured |
| 2007–2009 1.5 MT | 1,052 kg | 1,377 kg | 170 mm | 45 litres | not measured |
| 2008–2016 restyling 1.5 MT, 94 hp | 1,070 kg | 1,505 kg | 170 mm | 45 litres | not measured |
| 2008–2016 restyling 1.5 MT, 102 hp | 1,070 kg | 1,505 kg | 170 mm | 45 litres | not measured |
The original 86 hp 1.3 MT carries about 12.2 kg per horsepower. The original 94 hp 1.5 MT improves that ratio to about 11.2 kg per horsepower. The restyled 94 hp 1.5 MT carries about 11.4 kg per horsepower, while the restyled 102 hp 1.5 MT has the best ratio at about 10.5 kg per horsepower.
The original 94 hp 1.5 MT has a 325 kg difference between kerb and gross weight. Each restyled 1.5 MT has a 435 kg difference, which is 110 kg greater. Ground clearance and tank capacity do not distinguish the choices: every version lists 170 mm and 45 litres. Wheel sizes are not measured for any version.
Suspension and brakes
Every version has independent spring front suspension and front Disc brakes. The original 86 hp 1.3 MT has semi-independent spring rear suspension, while the original 94 hp 1.5 MT and both restyled 1.5 MT entries have independent spring rear suspension.
The rear brake type is not measured for the original 1.3 MT. The original 94 hp 1.5 MT and both restyled 1.5 MT specifications use rear Drum brakes.
Which Geely CK (Otaka) version to buy
Choose the original 2007–2009 1.5 MT if the priority is the strongest all-round set of measured figures. Its 94 hp and 128 Nm exceed the 1.3 MT by 8 hp and 18 Nm, its 12-second acceleration and complete consumption figures are measured, and its 1,052 kg kerb weight is 18 kg below either restyled car. It also has independent spring suspension at both ends.
Choose the restyled 2008–2016 1.5 MT, 94 hp, if you want the same measured engine performance and economy within the later production period. It matches the original 94 hp car’s 12-second acceleration, 160 km/h top speed, and 7 l/100 km combined consumption, but weighs 1,070 kg rather than 1,052 kg. Its gross-minus-kerb capacity is also 110 kg greater.
Choose the restyled 2008–2016 1.5 MT, 102 hp, if maximum engine output and the best weight-per-horsepower ratio matter most. It provides 102 hp, 136 Nm, about 68.1 hp per litre, and about 10.5 kg per horsepower. The trade-off is that its measured 0–100 km/h time is 13.6 seconds, while top speed and fuel consumption are not measured.
Choose the original 2007–2009 1.3 MT only when its specific mechanical figures suit the requirement: 1,342 cc, 86 hp, 110 Nm, a 1,052 kg kerb weight, and a measured 170 km/h top speed. Its 0–100 km/h result, fuel consumption, gross weight, rear brake type, and wheel size are not measured. That makes it the hardest version to compare comprehensively and leaves the 94 hp 1.5 MT as the clearest data-led recommendation.