Car comparison

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

192 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • 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 estimated range
    655 km
    407 mi
  • Largest trunk
    365 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192hp143kW
192hp143kW
Torque
180Nm133lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
655km407mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,335mm171in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,480mm58in
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 VVTL-I T-SportMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 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 VVTL-I T-Sport7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 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 VVTL-I T-SportMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 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 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
180 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 VVTL-I T-Sport
1,215 kg
2,679 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 VVTL-I T-Sport
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 VVTL-I T-Sport7.4 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 VVTL-I T-Sport: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.2 L/100 km.

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 VVTL-I T-Sport
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
655 km
407 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
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 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
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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-SportMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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
655 km
407 mi
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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-SportMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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