BMW 318ti vs Toyota Celica
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Toyota Celica
Overview
| Spec | BMW 318ti318ti | Toyota CelicaGT |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 318ti | GT |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 318ti318ti | Toyota CelicaGT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $17,670 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 318ti318ti | Toyota CelicaGT |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 318ti318ti | Toyota CelicaGT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 140 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft (best) | 125 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.9 L (best) | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 318ti318ti | Toyota CelicaGT |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo volume | 15 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,778 lbs | 2,425 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 102.4 in |
| Length | 165.7 in | 170.5 in (best) |
| Width | 66.9 in | 68.3 in (best) |
| Height | 54.8 in (best) | 51.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 318ti318ti | Toyota CelicaGT |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 318ti | Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 318ti $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GT $17,670 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | GT $18,470 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GTS $22,335 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GTS $23,035 MSRP |