2022 Geely Emgrand vs Toyota Vios Comparison: Spec Sheet Battle

In 2022, Geely Philippines is looking to enter the local subcompact sedan market segment. Its choice of model for the said segment is the Geely Emgrand. 

Of note, one of the most popular subcompact sedans in the local market is the Toyota Vios. So which is better in terms of specs: is it the new, fresh-faced Emgrand or the experienced veteran which is the Vios?  

To find out, we’ll be putting the Geely Emgrand Premium CVT against the Toyota Vios G CVT. We chose to compare the two because while the Toyota is a bit pricier, both models are quite similar in terms of mechanicals. 

Which sedan is better specs-wise?

Size-wise, the all-new Geely Emgrand Premium is 4,638mm long, 1,822mm wide, and 1,460mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,650mm, and a ground clearance of 122mm.  

The 2022 Geely Emgrand

Meanwhile, the Toyota Vios G is 4,425mm long, 1,730mm wide, and 1,475mm in height. Its wheelbase length spans 2,550mm, and it also has a ground clearance of 133mm. 

To put it bluntly, the Emgrand is far larger than the Vios. For that matter, the former is already a match against the Toyota Corolla Altis in terms of length. The Geely is even wider than the Vios’ larger brother, and it also has a significantly longer wheelbase compared to the Vios. 

On the flipside though, the Vios offers a bit more in terms of ground clearance.  

The Toyota Vios G

As for exterior features, both the Emgrand Premium and the Vios G are equipped with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights. Both also come with power-folding side mirrors. The Geely model, however, is lacking a pair of LED fog lamps which are present on the Vios G.  

In turn, the Emgrand Premium rides on a larger set of 17-inch alloy wheels. The Toyota Vios G meanwhile uses a 16-inch alloy wheel set. 

Inside, both the Geely Emgrand Premium and the Toyota Vios G can comfortably seat up to five occupants. Both also come standard with leather on the multi-function steering wheel and upholstery, as well as a push-to-start button. 

Inside the Geely Emgrand

The Geely model does come with a digital gauge cluster, which is not available on the Vios G. 

The air-conditioning systems on these two are also different. For the Geely, it gets an electronic air-conditioning system with “Intelligent Interactive System.” It also has rear vents. Compare that to the Vios G which is an automatic climate control system, but with no rear vents. 

The Toyota Vios' front cabin

The Emgrand Premium also gets a power-adjustable driver’s seat, whereas the Vios G gets a more conventional manually adjustable driver’s seat. Both do get height adjustment. 

For entertainment, the Emgrand Premium is kitted out with an eight-inch touchscreen with an EasyConnection smartphone mirroring system. It is then connected to a six-piece speaker system. 

The Emgrand's touchscreen headunit

On the Vios, its head unit is a 6.75-inch touchscreen linked to six speakers. It is smaller than the one on the Emgrand, but it does have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

Moreover, the Emgrand Premium features a sunroof and cruise control, both of which are not present on any of the Toyota Vios’ variants. 

A closer look at the Toyota sedan's touchscreen headunit

Moving on to power units, the Emgrand Premium uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) sending power to its front wheels. At the most, it can make up to 102 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque. 

The Emgrand's 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine

Like the Geely sedan, the Toyota Vios G is also a front-engine, front-wheel-drive model. It also uses a 1.5-liter engine, but it has a slightly higher output rating of 106 horsepower. It does make less torque at 140 Nm. 

The Vios G also has CVT, but its manual mode is controlled by way of paddle shifters. On the Emgrand, its manual model uses the gear shift lever. 

The 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine of the Toyota Vios G

Both cars are similar when it comes to suspension setup. Both use MacPherson struts for the front, and a torsion beam for the rear. Both also use disc brakes for all four wheels. For parking brakes though, the Geely model comes standard with an electronic parking brake. Meanwhile, the Vios G uses a hand-operated manual parking brake. 

When it comes to safety, both cars are equipped with stability control, traction control, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, hill-start assist, a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, child seat anchors, and an engine immobilizer. 

For airbags however, the Toyota Vios G has seven, whereas the Geely Emgrand comes with six. The Vios gets one more airbag by way of its driver’s knee airbag. 

On paper, both the Geely Emgrand and the Toyota Vios can fulfill the duties of a comfortable and roomy daily driver. For the fun factor though, the Vios G might have an edge over the Emgrand Premium due to having paddle shifters. Then again, the Emgrand also has its charms by way of its sunroof. 

Do you like the look of the Geely Emgrand's rear end?

There are some slight variances, but these two are also pretty much a match against each other when it comes to safety features. The smaller infotainment on the Vios G however, can be argued by some to be more capable. 

But when it comes to pricing, it is obvious that the Vios G has a Php 62,000 premium over the Geely Emgrand Premium. Then again, this is unsurprising since Geely is looking to burst into the subcompact sedan scene.  

In turn, the Toyota Vios has the advantage of having plenty of variants to choose from, some of which can match the Geely Emgrand in terms of price. It even has several variants equipped with a manual gearbox, which the Emgrand lacks. 

Or do you prefer the rear of the Toyota Vios?

So which is better on paper? Let’s just say that they’re pretty much comparable. Well, save for the fact that the Geely model has a sunroof and cruise control, two features that are absent on any of the Vios trims. 

We urge you to take these two on a test drive though, to really find out for yourself which one of these fits your needs. 

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