Toyota Celica 1999 vs Lexus IS 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Toyota Celica engine produces 34 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 228 NM less than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Celica consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Celica could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Celica is smaller. Toyota Celica is 24 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Celica is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 368 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Toyota Celica can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4600 | |
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