Car comparison

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 TurbovsToyota 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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Toyota Celica (T20)

2.0 Turbo

242 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback1994-1999
VS

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport

192 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
242hp180kW
192hp143kW
Torque
302Nm223lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,215kg2,679lb
Gross weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,420mm174in
4,335mm171in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,480mm58in
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 VVTL-I T-SportPowerTorque
  • Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 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 VVTL-I T-Sport7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
30.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 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 VVTL-I T-Sport
192 hp
143 kW

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo has 50 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 Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 50 hp (37 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 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
1,390 kg
3,064 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo6.1 s
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport: 1.3 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 (T20)2.0 Turbo
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport and Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo: 1.1 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 (T20)2.0 Turbo
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 Turbo
716 km
445 mi
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
655 km
407 mi

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 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
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 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

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 (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
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo 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 (T20)2.0 Turbo
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 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

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 (T20)2.0 Turbo
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaCelica (T20)2.0 TurboToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Power
242 hp
180 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
302 Nm
223 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
655 km
407 mi
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
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 (T20) 2.0 TurboToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 122 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 157 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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