Car comparison

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 i GT- R

182 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2006
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    216 Nm
    159 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    365 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- RMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
182hp136kW
192hp143kW
Torque
181Nm133lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,190kg2,624lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight-
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
34.2s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,328mm170in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
365L
290L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
61L
CO2 emissions-
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7,600 rpm6,800 rpm7,850 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- RMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.2 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has 10 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7.5 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- RMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
182 hp
136 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
-
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
267 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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