Subaru SVX (1992 – 1997) vs Toyota Celica (1994 – 1999): specs compared
The Subaru SVX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 245 hp. The Toyota Celica is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,070 kg against 1,610 kg. At 4,620 mm, the Subaru SVX is 200 mm longer than the Toyota Celica. The Subaru SVX dates from 1992 – 1997, the Toyota Celica from 1994 – 1999.
| Specification |
Subaru
SVX
1992 – 1997
|
Toyota
Celica
1994 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1994 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 – 250 hp | 116 – 242 hp |
| Torque | 294 – 309 Nm | 154 – 302 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 8.7 s | 6.1 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 235 km/h | 200 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 L/100 km | 7.9 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,609 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,610 – 1,625 kg | 1,070 – 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

