Which Geely Jiaji Version Should You Buy?
The Geely Jiaji version choice comes down to three distinct priorities. The 1.5 DCT is the fuel-economy leader, combining 177 hp and 255 Nm with the lowest stated consumption: 7.4 L/100 km in the city, 5.1 L/100 km on the highway, and 5.9 L/100 km combined. The 1.5 MT provides the same engine output with a 6-speed Manual gearbox but uses more fuel.
The Geely Jiaji version choice comes down to three distinct priorities. The 1.5 DCT is the fuel-economy leader, combining 177 hp and 255 Nm with the lowest stated consumption: 7.4 L/100 km in the city, 5.1 L/100 km on the highway, and 5.9 L/100 km combined. The 1.5 MT provides the same engine output with a 6-speed Manual gearbox but uses more fuel. The 1.8 AT raises output to 184 hp and 300 Nm and pairs it with a 6-speed Automatic, although its consumption is the highest. Buyers must also choose between the original 2018–2021 first-generation minivan and its restyled form produced from 2021 onward. The supplied specifications record no mechanical difference between the pre-restyling and restyled 1.8 AT.
Geely Jiaji Generations and Version Choice
The Geely Jiaji has one generation presented in two phases. The original first generation ran from November 2018 through August 2021 as a Minivan and offered three versions: 1.5 MT, 1.5 DCT, and 1.8 AT. This phase provides the widest mechanical choice, including both 1,477 cc and 1,799 cc Gasoline engines and Manual, Robotic, or Automatic gearboxes.
The first-generation restyling began in September 2021 and is listed without an end date. It remains a Minivan, but the supplied data includes only one version: 1.8 AT. Its recorded engine, transmission, drivetrain, consumption, weight, clearance, tank, suspension, and brake figures match those of the earlier 1.8 AT. Therefore, the data does not support claims of greater performance or economy for the restyling. It also supplies no separate specifications for search terms such as Jiaji L, Jiaji EV, or model-year variants.
Geely Jiaji Engine and Gearbox Specs
| Generation phase | Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation, 2018–2021 | 1.5 MT | 177 hp (130 kW) at 5500 rpm | 255 Nm at 1500–4000 rpm | 1,477 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation, 2018–2021 | 1.5 DCT | 177 hp (130 kW) at 5500 rpm | 255 Nm at 1500–4000 rpm | 1,477 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation, 2018–2021 | 1.8 AT | 184 hp (135 kW) at 5500 rpm | 300 Nm at 1500–4000 rpm | 1,799 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | not measured | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation, restyling, 2021 onward | 1.8 AT | 184 hp (135 kW) at 5500 rpm | 300 Nm at 1500–4000 rpm | 1,799 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline; 4 valves per cylinder | not measured | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
Every listed engine is mounted Front, transverse and uses Direct injection (direct). The 1.5 MT and 1.5 DCT share a compression ratio of 10.5 and a bore and stroke of 82 × 93.2 mm. Both deliver about 119.8 hp per litre and 172.6 Nm per litre. The 1.8 AT has a compression ratio of 9.7 and a bore and stroke of 82.5 × 84.2 mm; it produces about 102.3 hp per litre and 166.8 Nm per litre.
Those calculations show that the smaller engine extracts more power and torque from each litre of displacement. The 1.8 AT, however, has the higher absolute figures: 7 hp and 45 Nm more than either 1.5 version. Its displacement is 322 cc greater.
Geely Jiaji Performance and Fuel Economy
| Generation phase | Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation, 2018–2021 | 1.5 MT | not measured | 190 km/h | 8.8 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| First generation, 2018–2021 | 1.5 DCT | not measured | 190 km/h | 7.4 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| First generation, 2018–2021 | 1.8 AT | not measured | 190 km/h | 10.9 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| First generation, restyling, 2021 onward | 1.8 AT | not measured | 190 km/h | 10.9 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for any version, so the additional torque of the 1.8 AT cannot be converted into a supported acceleration advantage. All versions have the same stated maximum speed of 190 km/h.
Between the two 1.5 versions, the 1.5 DCT saves 1.4 L/100 km in city driving, 0.3 L/100 km on the highway, and 0.5 L/100 km combined compared with the 1.5 MT. Because they have identical engine output, kerb weight, top speed, and tank capacity, the consumption figures are the clearest numerical reason to choose the 7-speed Robotic version over the 6-speed Manual.
The 1.5 DCT also uses 3.5 L/100 km less in the city, 1.4 L/100 km less on the highway, and 1.9 L/100 km less combined than the 1.8 AT. The trade-off is 7 hp and 45 Nm. The 1.5 MT sits between them on economy, consuming 2.1 L/100 km less in the city, 1.1 L/100 km less on the highway, and 1.4 L/100 km less combined than the 1.8 AT.
CO₂ output is not measured for any version, and the ecological class is not measured for any version.
Geely Jiaji Dimensions, Weight, Clearance, and Tank
Complete exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. Wheel sizes are also not measured. Each version has a kerb weight of 1,540 kg, while gross weight is not measured. Ground clearance is 165 mm, and fuel-tank capacity is 52 litres throughout the range.
Because all versions have the same recorded kerb weight, their weight-to-power differences come entirely from engine output. The 1.5 MT and 1.5 DCT each carry approximately 8.70 kg per hp, while the 1.8 AT carries approximately 8.37 kg per hp. The difference is about 0.33 kg per hp in favor of the 1.8 AT.
Chassis specifications do not separate the choices. Every version uses an Independent, spring front suspension and a Dependent, spring rear suspension. Braking hardware is Ventilated disc at the front and Disc at the rear. All versions are FWD.
Which Geely Jiaji Version to Buy and Why
Choose the 1.5 DCT if stated fuel consumption is the deciding factor. It is the most economical version in every recorded driving cycle, yet it retains the same 177 hp, 255 Nm, 190 km/h top speed, 1,540 kg kerb weight, and 52-litre tank as the 1.5 MT. It also has a 7-speed Robotic gearbox rather than a 6-speed Manual.
Choose the 1.5 MT specifically if a 6-speed Manual gearbox is the priority. It provides exactly the same 177 hp and 255 Nm as the 1.5 DCT, so the data shows no output advantage. Its disadvantage is consumption: 8.8 versus 7.4 L/100 km in the city, 5.4 versus 5.1 L/100 km on the highway, and 6.4 versus 5.9 L/100 km combined.
Choose the 1.8 AT if maximum listed power, torque, and a 6-speed Automatic gearbox matter more than fuel use. Its 184 hp is 7 hp above the 1.5 versions, while its 300 Nm gives a more substantial 45 Nm advantage. The cost in efficiency is clear: the 1.8 AT records 7.8 L/100 km combined, compared with 6.4 L/100 km for the 1.5 MT and 5.9 L/100 km for the 1.5 DCT.
When choosing between the original-generation 1.8 AT and the restyled 1.8 AT, the supplied numbers do not identify an engine or chassis upgrade. Both have 184 hp, 300 Nm, a 6-speed Automatic gearbox, FWD, a 190 km/h maximum speed, 7.8 L/100 km combined consumption, 1,540 kg kerb weight, and 165 mm clearance. Any price, equipment, interior, styling, reliability, or market-specific difference is outside the provided data and therefore cannot justify one over the other here.
On the available evidence, the 1.5 DCT is the strongest economy-focused choice, the 1.5 MT is the Manual alternative, and the 1.8 AT is the output-focused choice. Prices are not provided, so the extra money required for any version—and whether its gains justify that cost—cannot be measured.