DecodedCarsToyota Celica
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (1)
The 2005 Celica in brief
The 2005 Toyota Celica is a subcompact car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 171 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,425 lb (2dr Liftback GT).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway), 34% better than the 2005 subcompact car average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Toyota Celica has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
2005 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
2005 Celica pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 34% better than the average 2005 subcompact car (20.9 MPG).
- Few owner complaints1 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 35 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 170.5 in | 2,425 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Celica
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2005 Honda Civic | 41 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Ford Focus | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →