Geely TX4

Geely TX4: which version to buy

Between 2008 and 2017 the Geely TX4 existed as one generation, a Hatchback 5-door, in two named versions only: 2.4 MT and 2.5 MT. Both use a 5-speed Manual gearbox and RWD. There is no later generation to “wait for,” so the buying choice is the engine: Gasoline 2378 cm³ versus Diesel 2499 cm³.

Between 2008 and 2017 the Geely TX4 existed as one generation, a Hatchback 5-door, in two named versions only: 2.4 MT and 2.5 MT. Both use a 5-speed Manual gearbox and RWD. There is no later generation to “wait for,” so the buying choice is the engine: Gasoline 2378 cm³ versus Diesel 2499 cm³.

Specs compared: 2.4 MT vs 2.5 MT

2.4 MT makes 152 hp (112 kW) at 5500 rpm and 212 Nm at 4000 rpm, with Distributed injection (multi-point) and fuel 92. 2.5 MT makes 102 hp (75 kW) at 3800 rpm and 240 Nm at 1800 rpm, with Turbo and fuel Diesel. Engine location, compression ratio, bore and stroke, and the diesel’s injection system are not measured on both versions.

The Gasoline unit is 50 hp stronger (152 − 102) but 28 Nm weaker (240 − 212). Peak torque on 2.5 MT arrives 2200 rpm earlier (4000 − 1800). Displacement differs by 121 cm³ (2499 − 2378). Specific output: 2.4 MT 152 / 2.378 ≈ 63.9 hp per litre; 2.5 MT 102 / 2.499 ≈ 40.8 hp per litre. The extra 121 cm³ on the diesel does not buy more horsepower; it buys Turbo, earlier torque, and Diesel fuel.

Performance and economy

Units for consumption are as recorded in the catalogue data (city / highway / mixed). CO₂ and eco class are not measured on either version.

2.5 MT reaches 100 in 8.1 s versus 8.8 s on 2.4 MT — 0.7 s quicker — despite 50 fewer horsepower and 60 kg more kerb weight (1940 − 1880). That matches the torque gap: 240 Nm at 1800 rpm versus 212 Nm at 4000 rpm, on the same 5-speed Manual and RWD. 2.4 MT is the faster car at the top: 147 versus 135, a 12-unit advantage. If the trip is a short sprint, the diesel’s 0–100 figure wins; if the trip is a long open-road run, the Gasoline version’s 147 top speed is the higher number in the table.

Fuel use is consistently lower on 2.5 MT: city 11.1 versus 14.7 (difference 3.6), highway 7.4 versus 8.7 (difference 1.3), mixed 8.8 versus 10.9 (difference 2.1). Both tanks are 50. Mixed-cycle range from those figures: 2.4 MT 50 / 10.9 × 100 ≈ 459; 2.5 MT 50 / 8.8 × 100 ≈ 568 — about 109 more on the same tank. City range: 50 / 14.7 × 100 ≈ 340 versus 50 / 11.1 × 100 ≈ 450. Highway: 50 / 8.7 × 100 ≈ 575 versus 50 / 7.4 × 100 ≈ 676.

There are no prices in the data, so “what the extra money buys” cannot be stated as a sticker delta. What the data does buy is this trade: 2.4 MT pays 2.1 mixed units of fuel for 50 hp and 12 more top speed; 2.5 MT pays 60 kg of kerb weight for 28 Nm, 0.7 s quicker 0–100, and the lower consumption set.

Dimensions, weight, mpg-related tank and clearance

Gross weight is not measured. Wheel sizes are not measured. Ground clearance is the same 134 on both. Front brakes are Disc on both; rear brakes are not measured. Front suspension is Independent, spring; rear is Semi-independent, torsion — identical labels on 2.4 MT and 2.5 MT.

Mass per horsepower: 2.4 MT 1880 / 152 ≈ 12.4 kg per hp; 2.5 MT 1940 / 102 ≈ 19.0 kg per hp. The Gasoline hatch carries about 6.6 kg less per horsepower. Mass per newton-metre: 1880 / 212 ≈ 8.9 kg per Nm versus 1940 / 240 ≈ 8.1 kg per Nm — here the diesel is the lighter car relative to torque.

The 60 kg kerb gap is the only measured mass difference. It does not change clearance, tank, gearbox, drive, or the Hatchback 5-door body. If load capacity matters, gross weight is not measured, so payload cannot be calculated.

Generations: what changed (and what did not)

There is one generation (2008–2017), Hatchback 5-door, two versions. No restyling is listed as a separate generation. Both 2.4 MT and 2.5 MT run 2008-01-01 to 2017-12-31. There is no second generation that added gears, switched to another drive, or raised clearance. A used TX4 from 2008 and one from 2017 are the same generation in this catalogue: same body type, same two version names, same measured chassis labels.

What did not change between versions: 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, 5-speed Manual, RWD, tank 50, clearance 134, Independent, spring front, Semi-independent, torsion rear, Disc front brakes. What did change is only the powertrain block in the specs table: Gasoline 2378 / 152 hp / 212 Nm / No boost versus Diesel 2499 / 102 hp / 240 Nm / Turbo, plus the performance and consumption rows and the 60 kg kerb difference.

Reliability and known problems are not measured in this dataset; they are not inferred here.

Which version to choose

Choose 2.4 MT if the numbers you care about are peak power and top speed: 152 hp, 63.9 hp per litre, 12.4 kg per hp, 147 top speed, 8.8 s to 100, mixed 10.9, kerb 1880. It is the lighter Hatchback 5-door and the only Gasoline TX4. Fuel is 92. Boost is No. Torque peaks late (4000 rpm).

Choose 2.5 MT if the numbers you care about are torque, 0–100, and consumption: 240 Nm at 1800 rpm, 8.1 s to 100, mixed 8.8, city 11.1, highway 7.4, about 568 mixed range on a 50 tank. It is the only Diesel TX4, with Turbo, 102 hp, kerb 1940, top speed 135. You give up 50 hp and 12 of top speed and take 60 kg more kerb; you gain 28 Nm, 0.7 s on 0–100, and 2.1 less mixed fuel use.

There is no Automatic, no extra generation, and no third engine. If the two columns are close for your use, the split is fuel type: Gasoline 2.4 MT versus Diesel 2.5 MT, both Manual, both RWD, both Hatchback 5-door, 2008–2017.