Toyota Celica fifth generation

Toyota Celica fifth generation
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The Toyota Celica fifth generation (1990–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.

Model codes: T180 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,410–4,470 mm
Width–1,690–1,745 mm
Height–1,280–1,300 mm
Wheelbase–2,525 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)255–425 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)1,926–2,095 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

90 complaints for model years 1990–1993. 28 crashes · 7 fires · 19 injuries

  • Airbags 34

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Toyota Celica fifth generation

United States 8 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1992–1993(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1992–1993(FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1990–1993(FFS,TRBO)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990–1993(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1990–1993(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA251–276 g/km
1990–1991(4A-FE) (FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1990–1991(4A-FE) (FFS)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1990–1991(FFS)2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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