Toyota Celica 2002 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Celica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo GT) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 42 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, but torque is 125 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Celica consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Celica could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Celica consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo GT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| 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 Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 4.35 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
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Toyota Celica is smaller. Toyota Celica is 14 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Celica is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 320 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 1.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Toyota Celica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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