Toyota Celica fourth generation

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

The Toyota Celica fourth generation (1986–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States.

Model codes: T160 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,365–4,410 mm
Width–1,694–1,709 mm
Height–1,265 mm
Wheelbase–2,525 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)255–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,067–2,237 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)

31 complaints for model years 1986–1989. 1 crash · 2 fires · 1 injury

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 9 versions of the Toyota Celica fourth generation

United States 9 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
1988–1989(3S-FE) (FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1988–1989(3S-GE) (FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988–1989(3S-GTE) (FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1988–1989(3S-GE) (FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988–1989(3S-FE) (FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1986–1987(16-VALVE) (FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP · (3S-GE) (FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986–1987(16-VALVE) (FFS) · (3S-GE) (FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA212–230 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA212–230 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.