Toyota Celica Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1981–2026 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 3.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2005 Toyota Celica window sticker reads 28 mpg combined (25 city, 33 highway) for the 1.8L 4-cyl. A used 2000 asks about $4,000 today.

The Toyota Celica window sticker — build, options & years

The Toyota Celica ran from 1981–2026 across 8 generations (1972, 1973, 1979, 1981–1984, 1985–1989, 1990–1993, 1994–1999, 2000–2005).

Powertrain on the label
1.8L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
28 mpg combined (2005)
Warranty as sold
3 years / 36,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles
Generations
8 (1981–2026)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Toyota Celica VIN decoder.

What the Toyota Celica sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2005 Celica:

FIG.01·Toyota Celica — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving25 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising33 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label28 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,200 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 388 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2005) the best Celica version ranks #4 of 22 on combined MPG (the class best is 41 mpg).

How the Celica's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1984 to 2005:

FIG.02·Toyota Celica — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
198419871990199319961999200220052126262527232828
RANGE 21 → 28·SOURCE EPA · 1984–2005

Combined went from 21 mpg in 1984 to 28 in 2005.

The Celica sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the Celica has the best figure of the 2: 28 mpg for its most efficient 2005 version.

FIG.03·Toyota Celica window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Toyota Celica200528 mpg—
Acura RSX200626 mpg—
ROWS 2·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA

What a used Celica sells for now

Median asking price by model year, from 45 live US listings:

FIG.04·Toyota Celica — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2000$4,00019 listings
1996$2,8008 listings
1990$15,00018 listings
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2000 Celica asks a median $4,000 today, a 1990 about $15,000. Full breakdown on the Toyota Celica value page.

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Toyota Celica · 46 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.8
Complaint severity3.0

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Toyota Celica VIN decoder.

Celica window sticker — every model year

Any Celica from 1981–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Toyota models: Toyota window stickers.

Other Toyota window stickers

FIG.06·Other Toyota window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Toyota Camry1983–2026Midsize Cars52 mpg
Toyota RAV41996–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD78 mpg
Toyota Corolla1981–2026Compact Cars52 mpg
Toyota Tacoma1995–2026Small Pickup Trucks 4WD24 mpg
Toyota Highlander2001–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD36 mpg
Toyota 4-Runner1984–2026Special Purpose Vehicles23 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Toyota Celica

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Celica, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Toyota Celica all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Toyota Celica window sticker show?

The 2005 label shows up to 28 mpg combined, #4 of 22 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,200 a year.

Does the Celica sticker show better MPG than the Acura RSX?

Yes: the most efficient 2005 Celica reads 28 mpg combined, the 2006 Acura RSX 26.

What is a used Toyota Celica worth now?

A 2000 asks a median $4,000 and a 1990 about $15,000, across 45 live listings. More on the Toyota Celica value page.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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