MG ZS Hatchback (2002 – 2004) vs Toyota Celica (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Toyota Celica is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 177 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 7.7 s. The MG ZS Hatchback uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Toyota Celica is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,125 kg.
| Specification |
MG
ZS Hatchback
2002 – 2004
|
Toyota
Celica
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2004 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 177 hp | 143 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 260 Nm | 170 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.0 s | 7.4 – 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 224 km/h | 205 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 9.5 L/100 km | 7.7 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,359 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,735 – 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,316 – 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,125 – 1,235 kg | 1,075 – 1,115 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.