Toyota Starlet 3 Doors

1989 – 1996 3 Doors · Hatchback Japan

The Toyota Starlet 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 1989 to 1996. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 54 to 82 hp. The lightest version weighs only 710 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.8 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1984 – 1989), peak power rose from 75 to 82 hp, and minimum weight went down by 23 kg.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1989 – 1996

Variants5

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 82 hp

0–100 km/h10.3 – 14.5 s

Top speed155 – 175 km/h

Fuel economy4.8 – 7.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.5L 5MT FWD (54 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	54 hp	14.5 s	155	5-Speed manual
1.3i 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	10.3 s	170	5-Speed manual
1.3L 3AT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	13.6 s	165	3-Speed automatic
1.3L 16V 3AT FWD (82 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	—	—	3-speed automatic
1.3L 16V 5MT FWD (82 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	14.5 s	175	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1454 cm3 (89 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 5200 RPM54 HP @ 5200 RPM54 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 67 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM91 Nm @ 2900 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/53.9 in (1,389/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8 cuFT (227 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1805.6 lbs (819 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 129.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1296 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6000 RPM75 HP @ 6000 RPM74 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM101 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/53.9 in (1,389/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8 cuFT (227 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1713 lbs (777 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2744.8 lbs (1245 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149.9 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1296 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6200 RPM75 HP @ 6200 RPM74 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 76 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM103 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/53.9 in (1,389/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8 cuFT (227 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1774.7 lbs (805 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 166.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1331 cm3 (81 ci)
Power: 60.3 KW @ 6400 RPM82 HP @ 6400 RPM81 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM110 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/53.9 in (1,389/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8 cuFT (227 L)
Turning circle: 32.2 ft (9.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1565 lbs (710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1331 cm3 (81 ci)
Power: 60.3 KW @ 6400 RPM82 HP @ 6400 RPM81 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM110 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 10.6 gallons (40.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145SR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/53.9 in (1,389/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase: 90.6 in (2301 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8 cuFT (227 L)
Turning circle: 32.2 ft (9.8 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1653 lbs (750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)

Length3,721 mm

Width1,600 mm

Height1,389 mm

Wheelbase2,301 mm

Curb weight710 – 819 kg

Torque91 – 110 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.