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Toyota Celica

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The official data lists 82 versions of the Toyota Celica (1984–2006), in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1984–2006
Markets: United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Engines: 1.6 L to 2.4 L
Power: 104 kW (142 PS) to 142 kW (193 PS)
Fuels: Petrol
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom): 7.7 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United States): 8.4 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada): 8.4 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Toyota Celica?

The Celica was Toyota’s sporty coupe, with a two-door shape and room for everyday driving. Its final generation kept that compact coupe format and paired it with a 1.8-litre engine featuring variable valve timing.

Celica generations

The Celica evolved through several generations. In the US figures, the third generation (A60) is represented for 1984–1985; the fourth (T160) for 1986–1989; the fifth (T180) for 1990–1993; the sixth (T200) for 1994–1999; and the seventh (T230) for 2000–2005. The final generation introduced a sharper, more angular look while retaining the coupe body style.

Engines and power

The listed Celicas use petrol engines. In the UK, the seventh generation had 1.8-litre engines producing 104 kW (142 PS) to 142 kW (193 PS). US versions across the years span 1.6 to 2.4 litres, while Canadian versions span 1.8 to 2.2 litres.

How economical is the Toyota Celica, and where was it sold?

The lowest listed UK consumption is 7.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the US, the lowest EPA figure is 8.4 L/100 km, with a best combined rating of 28 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is also 8.4 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. These figures use different procedures: NEDC in Europe, EPA in the US and the 5-cycle test in Canada. The Celica appears in official figures for the United States from 1984 to 2005, Canada from 1995 to 2005, and the UK from 2000 to 2006.

Questions and answers

What body style is the Toyota Celica?

The Celica is a sporty two-door coupe. Toyota described its final generation as a compact sports coupe.

What engines did the UK Celica have?

The UK listings cover 1.8-litre petrol engines producing 104 kW (142 PS) to 142 kW (193 PS).

What is the Celica’s lowest listed fuel consumption?

The UK figure is 7.7 L/100 km on NEDC. The lowest US EPA and Canadian NRCan 5-cycle figures are both 8.4 L/100 km.

When was the seventh-generation Celica sold?

The seventh generation is represented in US and Canadian figures for 2000–2005, and UK figures cover 2000–2006.

Celica third generation (1984–1985)

Toyota Celica third generation — Photo: TTTNIS / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: A60 · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

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Celica fourth generation (1986–1989)

Toyota Celica fourth generation — Photo: OSX / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: T160 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

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Celica fifth generation (1990–1993)

Toyota Celica fifth generation — Photo: Rudolf Stricker / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: T180 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

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Celica sixth generation (1994–1999)

Toyota Celica sixth generation — Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: T200 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

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Celica seventh generation (2000–2005)

Toyota Celica seventh generation — Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: T230 · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom · References: en.wikipedia.org

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–20041.8 VVT-i	1.8 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
2003–20041.8 VVTL-i T-Sport	1.8 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	200 g/km
20021.8 VVT-I (140bhp)	1.8 L	104 kW (142 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
20021.8 VVT-i (190bhp)	1.8 L	142 kW (193 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	200 g/km
2000–20011.8 VVTi · 1.8 VVT-i	1.8 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
20011.8 VVT-i 190	1.8 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	200 g/km

United States 10 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–2005CLKUP	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
2003–2005	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
2004–2005SPORTS	1.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
2004–2005SPORTS, CLKUP	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
2000–2003CLKUP · SPORTS, CLKUP	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2000–2003SPORTS	1.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2001–2002CLKUP	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA	197 g/km
2001–2002	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km
2000CLKUP	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
2000	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA	205 g/km

Canada 10 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–2005Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	196 g/km
2003–2005Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	209 g/km
2004–2005Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	223 g/km
2004–2005Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	221 g/km
2000–2003Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	237 g/km
2000–2003Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	230 g/km
2001–2002Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	193 g/km
2001–2002Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	202 g/km
2000Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	205 g/km
2000Subcompact	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	209 g/km

Versions outside these generations

United Kingdom 2 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
20061.8 VVT-i	1.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	185 g/km
20061.8 VVTL-i 190	1.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	200 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.