Car comparison

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurbovsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

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

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Toyota Celica (T20)

2.0 Turbo

242 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback1994-1999
VS

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 i GT- R

182 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2006

Comparison overview

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Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    242 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    302 Nm
    223 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
242hp180kW
182hp136kW
Torque
302Nm223lb-ft
181Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
1,785kg3,935lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,420mm174in
4,328mm170in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
208L
365L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurboToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RPowerTorque
  • Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo6,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7,600 rpm6,800 rpm7,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
34.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
242 hp
180 kW
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo has 60 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 Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
302 Nm
223 lb-ft
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
181 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
1,190 kg
2,624 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 (T20)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo6.1 s
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
242 hp
180 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (T20)2.0 Turbo
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
242 hp
180 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
302 Nm
223 lb-ft
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
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
Range score
716 km
445 mi
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Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (T20) 2.0 Turbo
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 121 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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