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2002 Toyota Celica

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2002 Toyota Celica is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.8L 4-cylinder
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.8L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.8L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 6
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)
City20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)
Highway27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

  • 03V074000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE INLET PIPE AND FALL INTO THE FUEL TANK. IF THE CHECK VALVE FALLS INTO THE TANK, FUEL MAY SPILL FROM THE FUEL INLET PIPE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF DURING FUELING.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY…

    Reported March 5, 2003. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
    28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

  • Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.8L 4-cylinder (SPORTS) · FWD
    28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2002 Toyota Celica have?

1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Toyota Celica?

Combined fuel economy is 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2002 Toyota Celica front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2002 Toyota Celica?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.