Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328ivsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36)

328i

193 hp2793 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999
VS

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

192 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
193hp144kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,215kg2,679lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,793cc170cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,335mm171in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,366mm54in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,408mm55in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,421mm56in
1,480mm58in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
405L
365L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328iToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-SportPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i5,300 rpm3,950 rpm5,550 rpm
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
30.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i has 1 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
180 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
1,215 kg
2,679 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
236 km/h
147 mph
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i7.3 s
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328i
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E36)328iToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
193 hp
144 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
-
655 km
407 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 328i

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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