2024 Geely GX3 Pro vs Toyota Raize Comparison: Spec Sheet Battle

The Geely GX3 Pro is now out in the Philippine market and it sits as a direct challenger to the Toyota Raize. Both after all are subcompact crossover models, and they both promise an excellent driving experience within the tight confines of city roads.

The 2024 Geely GX3 Pro

But the question now is: which is the better subcompact crossover? To answer that, we’ll be comparing the specs of the Geely GX3 Pro Comfort against the Toyota Raize E CVT. We chose these two because their prices only have a Php 37,000 gap between them.

To begin, let’s go over these two crossovers’ dimensions. Comparing dimensions is crucial for buyers as it gives them an idea of how large the vehicle really is. Plus, these figures can also provide clues as to how spacious they are inside.

The 2024 Geely GX3 Pro in white

The Geely model is 4,005mm long, 1,760mm wide, and 1,575mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 2,480mm, and it has a ground clearance of 185mm.

The Toyota model meanwhile, is 4,030mm long, 1,710mm wide, and 1,605mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2,520mm long, and it has a ground clearance of 200mm.

The Raize is slightly longer and taller than the GX3 Pro. It also has a longer wheelbase and more in the way of ground clearance. The Geely model, however, is a fair bit wider than the Toyota.

The Toyota Raize non-turbo version. The top-spec turbo trim uses a two-tone paint job

Concerning exterior equipment, both get halogen headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights. The GX3 Pro Comfort does come with an automatic function for its headlamps, a sunroof, a pair of power-folding side mirrors, and roof rails. The Raize E in turn, does not have those features.

Inside, both crossovers get a modern-looking interior with a decent amount of niceties. The two can also comfortably seat up to five occupants and both also get a 60:40 split folding rear seat for added cargo capacity. Their drivers meanwhile, get to use a tilt-adjustable steering column and an analog gauge cluster with a digital trip meter. The Geely does get a leather-wrapped steering wheel, while the Toyota gets a urethane steering wheel.

Their seat covers though are vastly different. The Toyota gets fabric seats, whereas the Geely comes with PVC-type seat covers. Also, both come with manually adjustable driver’s seats, but the one aboard the Geely is six-way adjustable, while the Toyota’s is four-way adjustable. Also, the Geely model gets a push-to-start button, while the Raize E uses a turnkey ignition system.

A peek inside the GX3 Pro

For onboard entertainment, both the GX3 Pro Comfort and the Raize E are kitted out with an eight-inch touchscreen. One key difference between these infotainment systems, however, is that the one on the Toyota has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the unit on the Geely does not. It instead uses an app called “CarbitLink.” The Toyota touchscreen also has the ability to accept voice commands.

Inside the Toyota Raize (Turbo variant shown)

On the flip side, the sound quality might be better inside the GX3 Pro Comfort as it gets a total of six speakers. The Raize E in turn, gets only four.

Handling safety aboard these two crossovers is what you’d expect from a modern vehicle. They both come with anti-lock braking, dual front airbags, stability control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, engine immobilizer, and rear parking sensors. The GX3 Pro does get cruise control, which is not present on the Raize.

Note though that parking might be easier on the GX3 Pro Comfort thanks to its reverse camera which is not available for the Raize E. Plus, the Geely also gets a tire pressure monitor which the Toyota doesn’t have.

Under the hood of the GX3 Pro Comfort is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that’s good for 102 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It also gets cruise control which is absent on the Raize E.

The GX3 Pro's 1.5-liter inline-4 engine

The Toyota Raize E in turn, utilizes a 1.2-liter naturally-aspirated inline-3 gasoline mill that can generate 86 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. It is also a front-wheel-drive vehicle, and it also uses CVT.

1.2-liter WA-VE inline-3 engine of the Raize

The GX3 Pro Comfort trumps the Raize E in terms of engine output, which is unsurprising since the Geely has a larger displacement and it also gets one more cylinder.

Both crossovers use a front MacPherson strut suspension and a torsion beam-type suspension. Then again, the Geely gets disc brakes for all four wheels, whereas the Raize E comes standard with a front disc brake and a rear drum brake.

In comparing the similarly priced GX3 Pro Comfort and Raize E, it's clear to see that if you prioritize engine power, you’d better lean towards the Geely.

The GX3 Pro from the rear

The Raize however, does have an edge when it comes to its infotainment system. It might not have the six-piece speaker set found on the Geely, but many buyers nowadays do consider the availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto a key part of a potential vehicle purchase.

The Geely does get a few things better over the Toyota though. Namely, its roof rails can further expand its cargo capacity, plus its driver seat adjustability is slightly better compared to the Toyota. Plus, it gets a sunroof too.

Toyota Raize from the rear (Turbo variant pictured)

Whatever your choice is among the two, do take them out on a test drive. Doing so might provide more insights into their differences, and a specs comparison can only do so much.

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