Toyota Cresta generations
The restyling keeps the Sedan and 65 L tank. Gasoline 1.8 AT / 1.8 MT rise to 115 hp (85 kW) at 5600 rpm, 156 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1838 cm³, compression 9.3, 82.5 × 86, kerb 1270 / 1260 kg. 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 135 hp (99 kW) at 5600 rpm, 176 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, now 6 Inline, kerb 1320 / 1310 kg.
1st generation (April 1980 – August 1984), Sedan, 5 versions. Production opened with two 1.8 Gasoline 4-cylinder Inline engines at 95 hp (70 kW) at 5400 rpm and 147 Nm at 3400 rpm, 1770 cm³, 2 valves per cylinder, boost No, Front, longitudinal, fuel 92, Carburetor: 1.8 MT (Manual, 4 gears, RWD, kerb 1065 kg, ground clearance 175 mm) and 1.8 AT (Automatic, 3 gears, same kerb and clearance). Two 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 6-cylinder Inline Gasoline versions share 125 hp (92 kW) at 5400 rpm, 172 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, 2 valves per cylinder, boost No, Front, longitudinal, fuel 92, Carburetor, kerb 1120 kg, clearance 170 mm (Manual 5 gears; Automatic 4 gears; both RWD). A second 2.0 AT is 130 hp (96 kW), 1998 cm³, 6 Inline, boost No, Front, longitudinal, Automatic 4 gears, RWD, kerb 1225 kg, clearance 175 mm; power rpm, torque, valves per cylinder, compression, bore × stroke, rear suspension and rear brakes are not measured. Fuel tank is not measured on all five. Front brakes are Disc; rear brakes are Drum where measured. Front suspension is Independent, spring; rear is Dependent, spring where measured.
2nd generation (August 1984 – July 1988), Sedan, 12 versions. The 1.8 Gasoline 4 Inline 2-valve pair 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT is 100 hp (74 kW) at 5400 rpm, 152 Nm at 3400 rpm, 1832 cm³, boost No, Front, longitudinal, fuel 92, Carburetor (Manual 5 gears / Automatic 4 gears, RWD, kerb 1130 / 1140 kg, clearance 155 mm). 2.0 AT 105 hp (77 kW) at 5400 rpm, 157 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, 4 Inline, boost No, Front, longitudinal, fuel 92, Automatic 4 gears, RWD, kerb 1280 kg, clearance 150 mm; valves per cylinder, compression, bore × stroke and rear brakes are not measured. Twin 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 6 Inline 2-valve Gasoline versions are 130 hp (96 kW) at 5400 rpm, 172 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³ (kerb 1210 / 1220 kg). Twin 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 6 Inline 4-valve Gasoline versions are 140 hp (103 kW) at 6200 rpm, 173 Nm at 4000 rpm (kerb 1290 / 1310 kg). Twin Turbo 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 6 Inline 4-valve Gasoline versions are 185 hp (136 kW) at 6200 rpm, 235 Nm at 3200 rpm, fuel 95, compression 8.5, kerb 1360 kg each. Diesels: 2.5 MT 83 hp (61 kW) at 4000 rpm, 167 Nm at 2400 rpm, 2446 cm³, 4 Inline, 2 valves, boost No, compression 22.3, kerb 1240 kg, clearance 155 mm; 2.5 MT and 2.5 AT Turbo 96 hp (71 kW) at 4000 rpm, 191 Nm at 2400 rpm, compression 20, kerb 1260 kg, clearance 150 mm. Fuel tank is not measured on all twelve. Drive is RWD throughout.
3rd generation (August 1988 – September 1992), Sedan, 24 versions — 12 from August 1988 to July 1990, then a restyling from August 1990 to September 1992. Pre-restyling Gasoline 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT are 105 hp (77 kW) at 5600 rpm, 149 Nm at 2800 rpm, 1838 cm³, 4 Inline, 4 valves, boost No, fuel 92, kerb 1230 kg; compression and bore × stroke are not measured. 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 135 hp (99 kW) at 5600 rpm, 177 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, 4 Inline, fuel 92, kerb 1230 kg; compression is not measured. 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 150 hp (110 kW) at 6200 rpm, 182 Nm at 5600 rpm, 1988 cm³, 4 Inline, fuel 95, compression 9.6, kerb 1390 kg. Turbo 2.0 AT 170 hp (125 kW) at 6000 rpm, 226 Nm at 3600 rpm, 1988 cm³, 4 Inline, fuel 95. Turbo 2.0 AT and 2.0 MT 210 hp (154 kW) at 6200 rpm, 275 Nm at 3800 rpm, 1988 cm³, 4 Inline, fuel 95, compression 9 (kerb 1390 kg Automatic / 1440 kg Manual). 3.0 AT is 200 hp (147 kW) at 5600 rpm, 265 Nm at 3600 rpm, 2954 cm³, 6 Inline, 4 valves, boost No, fuel 95, compression 10, 83 × 91, kerb 1520 kg. Diesels: 2.5 MT 85 hp (63 kW) at 4200 rpm, 165 Nm at 2400 rpm, boost No, compression 21, kerb 1320 kg; 2.5 MT Turbo 94 hp (69 kW) at 4000 rpm, 201 Nm at 2400 rpm, kerb 1350 kg. Injection is not measured on those two diesels. Tank 65 L; clearance 155 mm; all RWD.
The restyling keeps the Sedan and 65 L tank. Gasoline 1.8 AT / 1.8 MT rise to 115 hp (85 kW) at 5600 rpm, 156 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1838 cm³, compression 9.3, 82.5 × 86, kerb 1270 / 1260 kg. 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 135 hp (99 kW) at 5600 rpm, 176 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, now 6 Inline, kerb 1320 / 1310 kg. 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 150 hp (110 kW) at 6200 rpm, 182 Nm at 5600 rpm, 1988 cm³, 6 Inline, fuel 92, compression 9.5, kerb 1390 / 1370 kg. 2.5 AT 180 hp (132 kW) at 6000 rpm, 235 Nm at 4800 rpm, 2491 cm³, 6 Inline, fuel 95, kerb 1510 kg. Turbo 2.5 AT 280 hp (206 kW) at 6200 rpm, 362 Nm at 4800 rpm, 2491 cm³, compression 8.5, kerb 1540 kg — the heaviest Cresta in the data, 475 kg above the lightest 1st-generation 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT (1065 kg). 3.0 AT is 200 hp (147 kW) at 5600 rpm, 264 Nm at 3600 rpm, 2954 cm³, 6 Inline, compression 9.8, 83 × 91, kerb 1530 kg. Diesels: 2.5 MT 85 hp (63 kW) at 4200 rpm, 164 Nm at 2400 rpm, boost No, compression 22.2, kerb 1360 kg; 2.5 AT / 2.5 MT Turbo 94 hp (69 kW) at 4000 rpm, 215 Nm at 2400 rpm, kerb 1390 kg, clearance 150 mm (the 85 hp diesel stays at 155 mm).
4th generation (October 1992 – August 1996), Sedan, 11 versions. Tank is 70 L. Gasoline 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT are 120 hp (88 kW) at 6000 rpm, 161 Nm at 4600 rpm, 1838 cm³, 4 Inline, 4 valves, boost No, fuel 92, compression 9.5, 82.5 × 86, kerb 1250 / 1260 kg, clearance 155 mm. 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 135 hp (99 kW) at 5600 rpm, 176 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, 6 Inline, kerb 1290 / 1280 kg. 2.5 AT 180 hp (132 kW) at 6000 rpm, 235 Nm at 4800 rpm, 2491 cm³, 6 Inline, RWD, Front, longitudinal, kerb 1370 kg, clearance 155 mm. A second 2.5 AT 180 hp (132 kW) is AWD, kerb 1430 kg (+60 kg), clearance 150 mm; engine layout is not measured; bore × stroke is 86 × 72 versus 86 × 71.5 on the RWD twin. Turbo 2.5 MT / 2.5 AT 280 hp (206 kW) at 6200 rpm, 362 Nm at 4800 rpm, 2491 cm³, compression 8.5, RWD, kerb 1450 / 1460 kg, rear brakes Disc ventilated. 3.0 AT 220 hp (162 kW) at 5800 rpm, 279 Nm at 4800 rpm, 2997 cm³, 6 Inline, fuel 95, compression 10, 86 × 86, kerb 1420 kg. Diesel 2.5 AT / 2.5 MT Turbo 97 hp (71 kW) at 3800 rpm, 220 Nm at 2400 rpm, 2446 cm³, 4 Inline, 4 valves, compression 21, 92 × 92, kerb 1380 kg, clearance 150 mm.
5th generation (September 1996 – June 2001), Sedan, 16 versions — 7 from September 1996 to July 1998, restyling August 1998 to June 2001. Pre-restyling: 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 140 hp (103 kW) at 5600 rpm, 181 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, 6 Inline, 4 valves, boost No, Front, longitudinal, fuel 92, compression 9.6, 75 × 75, Automatic 4 gears / Manual 5 gears, RWD, kerb 1330 / 1320 kg, clearance 155 mm. 2.5 AT 200 hp (147 kW) at 6000 rpm, 255 Nm at 4000 rpm, 2491 cm³, 6 Inline, fuel 95, compression 10.5, 86 × 71.5, Automatic 4 gears, RWD, Front, longitudinal, kerb 1410 kg, clearance 150 mm; the AWD twin of the same 2.5 AT 200 hp uses Front, transverse, kerb 1500 kg (+90 kg). Turbo 2.5 AT 280 hp (206 kW) at 6200 rpm, 377 Nm at 2400 rpm, 2491 cm³, compression 9, Automatic 4 gears, RWD, kerb 1480 kg, rear brakes Disc ventilated. 3.0 AT 220 hp (162 kW) at 5600 rpm, 294 Nm at 4000 rpm, 2997 cm³, 6 Inline, fuel 95, compression 10.5, 86 × 86, kerb 1460 kg, clearance 155 mm. Diesel 2.5 AT Turbo 97 hp (71 kW) at 3800 rpm, 220 Nm at 2400 rpm, 2446 cm³, 4 Inline, kerb 1420 kg, clearance 150 mm. Tank 70 L throughout.
Restyling (August 1998 – June 2001) adds a second 2.0 AT 160 hp (118 kW) at 6200 rpm, 200 Nm at 4400 rpm, 1988 cm³, 6 Inline, compression 10: RWD Front, longitudinal, kerb 1340 kg, clearance 155 mm; AWD Front, transverse, kerb 1440 kg (+100 kg), clearance 150 mm. The 140 hp 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT continue. 2.5 AT 200 hp RWD now uses Automatic 5 gears (kerb 1420 kg, +10 kg versus the pre-restyle 1410 kg 4-gear RWD). 2.5 AT 200 hp AWD stays Automatic 4 gears, kerb 1510 kg. Turbo 2.5 AT 280 hp kerb is 1490 kg (+10 kg versus 1480 kg). 3.0 AT 220 hp kerb stays 1460 kg. Diesel 2.5 AT 97 hp kerb is 1430 kg. Injection on all 5th-generation versions that list it is Distributed injection (multi-point). Front/rear suspension is Independent, spring. Front brakes are Ventilated disc.
Toyota Cresta engine specs
Version names below are exactly as in the catalogue. Identical names are split by power, drive or gearbox.
| Generation | Version | hp / kW | Nm | cm³ | Fuel | Cylinders / layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 1980–1984 | 1.8 MT | 95 / 70 | 147 | 1770 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 4 | RWD |
| 1st | 1.8 AT | 95 / 70 | 147 | 1770 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 1st | 2.0 MT | 125 / 92 | 172 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 1st | 2.0 AT 125 hp | 125 / 92 | 172 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 1st | 2.0 AT 130 hp | 130 / 96 | not measured | 1998 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 2nd 1984–1988 | 1.8 MT | 100 / 74 | 152 | 1832 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 2nd | 1.8 AT | 100 / 74 | 152 | 1832 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 AT 105 hp | 105 / 77 | 157 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 MT 130 hp | 130 / 96 | 172 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 AT 130 hp | 130 / 96 | 172 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 MT 140 hp | 140 / 103 | 173 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 AT 140 hp | 140 / 103 | 173 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 MT 185 hp | 185 / 136 | 235 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.0 AT 185 hp | 185 / 136 | 235 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.5 MT 83 hp | 83 / 61 | 167 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.5 MT 96 hp | 96 / 71 | 191 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 2nd | 2.5 AT 96 hp | 96 / 71 | 191 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd 1988–1990 | 1.8 MT | 105 / 77 | 149 | 1838 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd | 1.8 AT | 105 / 77 | 149 | 1838 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 AT 135 hp | 135 / 99 | 177 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 MT 135 hp | 135 / 99 | 177 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 MT 150 hp | 150 / 110 | 182 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 AT 150 hp | 150 / 110 | 182 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 AT 170 hp | 170 / 125 | 226 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 AT 210 hp | 210 / 154 | 275 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.0 MT 210 hp | 210 / 154 | 275 | 1988 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd | 3.0 AT | 200 / 147 | 265 | 2954 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.5 MT 85 hp | 85 / 63 | 165 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd | 2.5 MT 94 hp | 94 / 69 | 201 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle 1990–1992 | 1.8 AT | 115 / 85 | 156 | 1838 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 1.8 MT | 115 / 85 | 156 | 1838 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.0 AT 135 hp | 135 / 99 | 176 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.0 MT 135 hp | 135 / 99 | 176 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.0 AT 150 hp | 150 / 110 | 182 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.0 MT 150 hp | 150 / 110 | 182 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.5 AT 180 hp | 180 / 132 | 235 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.5 AT 280 hp | 280 / 206 | 362 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 3.0 AT | 200 / 147 | 264 | 2954 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.5 MT 85 hp | 85 / 63 | 164 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.5 AT 94 hp | 94 / 69 | 215 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 3rd restyle | 2.5 MT 94 hp | 94 / 69 | 215 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 4th 1992–1996 | 1.8 MT | 120 / 88 | 161 | 1838 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 4th | 1.8 AT | 120 / 88 | 161 | 1838 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.0 AT | 135 / 99 | 176 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.0 MT | 135 / 99 | 176 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.5 AT 180 hp RWD | 180 / 132 | 235 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.5 AT 180 hp AWD | 180 / 132 | 235 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | AWD |
| 4th | 2.5 MT 280 hp | 280 / 206 | 362 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.5 AT 280 hp | 280 / 206 | 362 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 4th | 3.0 AT | 220 / 162 | 279 | 2997 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.5 AT 97 hp | 97 / 71 | 220 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 4th | 2.5 MT 97 hp | 97 / 71 | 220 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 5th 1996–1998 | 2.0 AT 140 hp | 140 / 103 | 181 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th | 2.0 MT 140 hp | 140 / 103 | 181 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 5th | 2.5 AT 200 hp RWD | 200 / 147 | 255 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th | 2.5 AT 200 hp AWD | 200 / 147 | 255 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | AWD |
| 5th | 2.5 AT 280 hp | 280 / 206 | 377 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th | 3.0 AT | 220 / 162 | 294 | 2997 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th | 2.5 AT 97 hp | 97 / 71 | 220 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th restyle 1998–2001 | 2.0 AT 140 hp | 140 / 103 | 181 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.0 MT 140 hp | 140 / 103 | 181 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Manual 5 | RWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.0 AT 160 hp RWD | 160 / 118 | 200 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.0 AT 160 hp AWD | 160 / 118 | 200 | 1988 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | AWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.5 AT 200 hp RWD | 200 / 147 | 255 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 5 | RWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.5 AT 200 hp AWD | 200 / 147 | 255 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | AWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.5 AT 280 hp | 280 / 206 | 377 | 2491 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th restyle | 3.0 AT | 220 / 162 | 294 | 2997 | Gasoline | 6 Inline | No | Automatic 4 | RWD |
| 5th restyle | 2.5 AT 97 hp | 97 / 71 | 220 | 2446 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Automatic 4 | RWD |
Engine type in the data is Gasoline or Diesel only. Cylinder count is 4 or 6; arrangement is Inline wherever it is measured. Boost is No or Turbo. Fuel labels are 92, 95 or Diesel.
Performance, mpg and fuel consumption
0–100 km/h is not measured for every Toyota Cresta version in this catalogue. Top speed is not measured. City, highway and mixed consumption are not measured, so mpg cannot be calculated from these figures. CO₂ and eco class are not measured. What the data does give for energy use is tank volume and fuel grade: 92 on the smaller Gasoline engines, 95 on the 2.5 / 3.0 Gasoline and on several Turbo 2.0 engines, Diesel on the 2446 cm³ fours.
Toyota Cresta dimensions, weight and ground clearance
Length, width, height and wheelbase are not in this dataset. Wheel size is not measured on any version. Gross weight is not measured on any version.
Kerb weight spans 1065 kg (1st-generation 1.8 MT and 1.8 AT) to 1540 kg (3rd-generation restyling Turbo 2.5 AT 280 hp). Ground clearance is 175 mm on 1st-generation 1.8 versions and the 130 hp 2.0 AT, 170 mm on the 125 hp 2.0 pair, then 150–155 mm from the 2nd generation onward (150 mm typically on AWD, Turbo 2.5 and several diesels). Fuel tank is not measured in generations 1–2, 65 L in generation 3 including restyling, and 70 L in generations 4–5 including restyling — 5 L more than the 3rd generation.
Which Toyota Cresta version to choose
The arithmetic on the given numbers is straightforward.
Peak output. The strongest Cresta is the Turbo 2.5 AT (and, in the 4th generation, 2.5 MT) at 280 hp / 206 kW. On the 4th generation that engine makes 362 Nm at 4800 rpm; on the 5th generation the same 280 hp 2.5 AT makes 377 Nm at 2400 rpm — 15 Nm more and 2400 rpm earlier. The 4th generation is the only generation that pairs 280 hp with a Manual 5-gear 2.5 MT (1450 kg) as well as Automatic 2.5 AT (1460 kg). The 3rd-generation restyling Turbo 2.5 AT is also 280 hp / 362 Nm but is the heaviest car here at 1540 kg.
Naturally aspirated sixes. The largest displacement is 2997 cm³ on 4th- and 5th-generation 3.0 AT (220 hp). Versus the 5th-generation 2.5 AT 200 hp RWD, that is +20 hp, +503 cm³ and, after restyling, 1460 kg versus 1420 kg (+40 kg). Versus the Turbo 2.5 AT 280 hp, the 3.0 AT is 60 hp and 83 Nm down (220/294 vs 280/377) but 30 kg lighter after restyling (1460 vs 1490). The 3rd-generation 3.0 AT is a different 2954 cm³ engine at 200 hp.
2.0-litre Gasoline. Peak 2.0 output is the 3rd-generation Turbo 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT at 210 hp and 275 Nm — 25 hp more than the 2nd-generation Turbo 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 185 hp. The last 2.0 naturally aspirated pair is 140 hp (2.0 AT / 2.0 MT) plus the restyled 2.0 AT 160 hp, which is +20 hp and +19 Nm versus the 140 hp 2.0 AT. The 160 hp AWD 2.0 AT is 100 kg heavier than the 160 hp RWD 2.0 AT (1440 vs 1340) and sits 5 mm lower (150 vs 155 mm). The only Manual 2.0 in the restyling remains the 140 hp 2.0 MT at 1320 kg — 10 kg lighter than the 140 hp 2.0 AT.
AWD. AWD appears only as Automatic 2.5 AT (180 hp in generation 4; 200 hp in generation 5) and as 2.0 AT 160 hp in the 5th-generation restyling. The 4th-generation 180 hp AWD 2.5 AT is 60 kg heavier than the RWD twin. The 5th-generation 200 hp AWD 2.5 AT is 90 kg heavier before restyling (1500 vs 1410) and 90 kg heavier after (1510 vs 1420).
Diesel. Outputs run 83 hp (2nd-generation 2.5 MT, boost No) through 85 hp, 94 hp, 96 hp to 97 hp Turbo 2.5 AT / 2.5 MT in generations 4–5. The 97 hp diesel is 183 hp below the Turbo 280 hp 2.5 AT on the same 5th-generation restyling, with 157 Nm less (220 vs 377). Compression on diesels is 20–22.3 versus 8.5–10.5 on the Gasoline 2.5/3.0 engines.
Lightest / smallest. The 1st-generation 1.8 MT and 1.8 AT at 1065 kg and 175 mm clearance are 475 kg lighter than the heaviest 280 hp restyle 2.5 AT. Manual 4-gear appears only on that 1st-generation 1.8 MT; Automatic 3-gear appears only on the matching 1.8 AT.
Reliability and problems. This dataset has no failure rates, service intervals or known defects. What it does record is that every listed engine is Front, longitudinal except the AWD 5th-generation 2.0/2.5 versions (Front, transverse) and one 4th-generation AWD 2.5 AT whose layout is not measured. Rear brakes move from Drum on early 1.8/diesel cars to Disc or Disc ventilated on the higher-output sixes. Suspension is Independent, spring at the front throughout; the rear is Dependent, spring on many 1st–3rd-generation 1.8 and diesel versions and Independent, spring on later sixes.
Trim names such as Tourer V are not in this catalogue; the version keys are the strings above (2.0 AT, 2.5 AT, 3.0 AT, and so on). Production ends June 2001 with the 5th-generation restyling Sedan.