Toyota Celica vs. Nissan 350Z
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Celica and Nissan 350Z contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Celica and the Nissan 350Z.
When comparing the Toyota Celica's and the Nissan 350Z's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Celica has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Nissan 350Z has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Celica's and the Nissan 350Z's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Celica is a better car than the Nissan 350Z.
Pricing: A used 2005 Toyota Celica ranges from $3,995 to $10,450 while a used 2005 Nissan 350Z is priced between $6,658 to $22,502.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Celica’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the Nissan 350Z base engine makes 287 horsepower. The Celica is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The 350Z is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles.This gives the Toyota Celica the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan 350Z the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$18,210
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$27,380
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,982
Price Range:
$3,995 - $10,450
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,468
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,137
Price Range:
$6,658 - $22,502
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,156
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Toyota Celica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Nissan 350Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Celica
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan 350Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Celica Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan 350Z Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Celica Trim Levels
GT, GTS
Nissan 350Z Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
274 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.090 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Quad Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2425 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
51.4 inches
Length:
170.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3188 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
51.9 inches
Length:
169.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Carbon Blue / Spectra Blue Mica / Zephyr Blue Metallic
Gray
Thunder Cloud Metallic
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Silver Streak Mica
White
Super White
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Daytona Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Redline
Silver
Chrome Silver Metallic / Silverstone Metallic
White
Pikes Peak White Pearl
Yellow
Ultra Yellow Metallic
Orange
Le Mans Sunset Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Black / Black/Red / Black/Silver
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Carbon