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Toyota Carina ED 2.0 i (140 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Carina:
The Toyota Carina is an automobile which was manufactured by Toyota from December 1970 to December 2001. It was introduced as a sedan counterpart of the Celica, with which it originally shared a platform. Later, it was realigned to the Corona platform, but retained its performance image, with distinctive bodywork and interior — aimed at the youth market and remaining exclusive to Japanese Toyota dealerships Toyota Store. It was replaced in Japan by the Toyota Allion in 2001 and succeeded in Europe by the Toyota Avensis....(Read more on Wikipedia)
ED Overview:
Toyota Carina (ED). With 186 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Carina ED generation was primarily a Japanese domestic market model and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, and while the related Carina E (European market) received 2.5 stars, direct data for the Carina ED is unavailable.
2.0 i (140 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0L 3S-FE engine offers respectable power for its era, providing adequate acceleration for daily driving and highway cruising. It's known for its smooth power delivery and robust reliability.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for a naturally aspirated 2.0L engine of its time, not exceptional but acceptable for mixed driving conditions and long-distance travel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Toyota reliability and durability
- • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- • Stylish hardtop sedan design with pillarless doors
- • Good fuel economy for its class (especially 1.8L manual)
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its size
Cons:
- • Performance can be modest, particularly with the 1.8L automatic
- • Limited availability outside the Japanese domestic market
- • Aging safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Interior plastics can show wear and tear over time
- • Not particularly engaging to drive for enthusiasts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(E Hatch (T19): 1992 - 1997).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Carina |
| Generation: | ED |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i (140 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l [45mm less] |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3S-FE More details about the engine 3S-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4485 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Height: | 1315 mm mm [95mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2525 mm mm [55mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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