2002 Toyota Celica vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 173 kg more than 2002 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Celica (170 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Celica | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Celica | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
