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Toyota Celica Specs

Since 1972 the Celica has grown 7.5″ in length; since 1979, the first year with a recorded weight, it has shed 68 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 8 generations · 1972–2005 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2005 Toyota Celica, the latest model year on record, is 170.5″ long, 68.5″ wide and 51.6″ tall on a 102.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,463 lb. At 14.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Toyota Celica generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1981, when the new car was 5.5″ longer than the 1979 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1994: 242 lb lighter than before. The current car, sold since 2000, is 3.9″ shorter than the 1994–1999 one.

FIG.01·Toyota Celica dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1972163″63″51.6″105.9″—
1973165″61.8″49.6″95.7″—
1979170.1″64.2″51.6″98″2,531 lb
1981–1984175.6″64.6″50.8″98.4″2,643 lb
1985–1989176.8″65.7″52″98.4″2,549 lb
1990–1993174″68.1″50.8″99.6″2,740 lb
1994–1999174.4″68.9″50.8″100″2,498 lb
2000–2005170.5″68.5″51.6″102.4″2,463 lb
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Celica year by year

FIG.02·Toyota Celica dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2005170.5″68.5″102.4″2,463 lb2
2004170.5″68.5″102.4″2,463 lb2
2003170.5″68.5″102.4″2,463 lb2
2002170.5″68.5″102.4″2,463 lb2
2001170.5″68.5″102.4″2,463 lb2
2000170.5″68.5″102.4″2,463 lb2
1999174.4″68.9″100″2,579 lb1
1998174.4″68.9″100″2,579 lb1
1997174.4″68.9″100″2,579 lb1
1996174.4″68.9″100″2,579 lb1
1995174.4″68.9″100″2,498 lb2
1994174.4″68.9″100″2,498 lb3
1993174.4″68.1″99.6″2,857 lb4
1992174.4″68.1″99.6″2,857 lb4
1991174.4″68.1″99.6″2,857 lb4
1990174.4″68.1″99.6″2,857 lb4
1989172.8″67.3″99.6″2,674 lb4
1988172.8″67.3″99.6″2,579 lb4
1987172.8″67.3″99.6″2,608 lb4
1986172.8″67.3″99.6″2,623 lb4
1985176.8″66.5″98.4″2,597 lb3
1984176.8″66.9″98.4″2,582 lb4
1983176.8″66.9″98.4″2,582 lb4
1982176.8″65.7″98.4″2,646 lb2
1981177.6″64.6″100″2,703 lb3
1979168.5″64.2″97.6″2,531 lb3
1973165″61.8″95.7″—1
1972163″63″105.9″—1
ROWS 28·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Celica on the used market

In 122 Celica listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2000–2005 car is the most common: 62 of them (51%), at an average asking price of $4,995. ForCar visitors have decoded 24 Celica VINs; the most checked model years are 2005, 2003 and 2000.

FIG.05·Toyota Celica generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2000–20056251%$4,995172,151 mi
1994–19994134%$5,757157,750 mi
1990–19931916%$6,831148,427 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Celica fit

FIG.02·Toyota Celica — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 697 cars within 10″ of its length, the Celica is lighter than 84%.

FIG.03·Toyota Celica against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 697 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.5″69.7″−1.2″
Wheelbase102.4″101.2″+1.2″
Curb weight2,463 lb3,060 lb−597 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Celica against its rivals

Next to the Acura RSX, the Celica is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Toyota Celica against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Toyota Celica (this car)2005170.5″68.5″2,463 lb
Acura RSX2006172.4″68.1″2,756 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Celica bigger than the 2004?

No. The 2005 and 2004 Celica are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Celica or the Acura RSX?

The 2006 Acura RSX is 1.9″ longer and 293 lb heavier than the 2005 Celica.

How much does a used Celica cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,831 for the 1990–1993 car to $4,995 for the 2000–2005 one, across 122 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 28 Celica model years, 1972 to 2005. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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