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Toyota Carina: generations and engines

The Toyota Carina was built from 1974 to 2001 in 13 generations, with 74 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon, hatchback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Toyota Carina Enlarge
Production years1974–2001
Generations13
Engine versions74
Power68–175 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon, Hatchback
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Toyota Carina generations

  1. 1974–1977

    Toyota Carina (TA1)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 75–86 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1977–1984

    Toyota Carina Wagon (TA4K)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 73–78 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1978–1986

    Toyota Carina (TA4L,TA6L)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 75–86 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 1984–1988

    Toyota Carina (T15)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 68–101 hp

    Engines below
  5. 1984–1988

    Toyota Carina Hatch (T15)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 68–101 hp

    Engines below
  6. 1987–1992

    Toyota Carina (T17)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 73–121 hp

    Engines below
  7. 1987–1992

    Toyota Carina Hatch (T17)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 73–121 hp

    Engines below
  8. 1987–1992

    Toyota Carina Wagon (T17)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 73–121 hp

    Engines below
  9. 1988–1998

    Toyota Carina ED

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 115–140 hp

    Engines below
  10. 1992–1998

    Toyota Carina E (T19)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    9 engine versions 73–133 hp

    Generation specs
  11. 1992–1998

    Toyota Carina E Hatch (T19)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    9 engine versions 83–175 hp

    Generation specs
  12. 1993–1998

    Toyota Carina E Wagon (T19)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    7 engine versions 83–133 hp

    Generation specs
  13. 1996–2001

    Toyota Carina (T21)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    9 engine versions 90–135 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Toyota Carina engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Toyota Carina (TA1)1974–1977 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (TA12) (79 hp)1974–1977Gasoline79 hp (58 kW)
1.6 (86 hp)1975–1977Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)1976–1977Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
Toyota Carina Wagon (TA4K)1977–1984 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (TA4K) (75 hp)1977–1981Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 (TA4K) (73 hp)1981–1982Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
1.6 (TA60LG) (75 hp)1982–1984Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.8 (78 hp)1982–1984Gasoline78 hp (57 kW)
Toyota Carina (T15)1984–1988 · 6 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (AT151) (75 hp)1984–1988Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 (AT151) (84 hp)1984–1987Gasoline84 hp (62 kW)
2.0 D (68 hp)1984–1988Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
2.0 D (CT150) (69 hp)1985–1987Gasoline69 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (AT151) (86 hp)1986–1987Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.8 GLI (ST150) (101 hp)1986–1988Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
Toyota Carina Hatch (T15)1984–1988 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (AT151) (75 hp)1984–1988Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 (AT151) (84 hp)1984–1988Gasoline84 hp (62 kW)
2.0 D (68 hp)1984–1988Gasoline68 hp (50 kW)
1.8 GLI (ST150) (101 hp)1986–1988Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
Toyota Carina (T17)1987–1992 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (AT171) (102 hp)1987–1992Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 (AT171) (90 hp)1987–1989Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 (AT171) (98 hp)1987–1992Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)
2.0 GLI (ST171) (121 hp)1987–1992Gasoline121 hp (89 kW)
2.0 D (73 hp)1988–1992Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
Toyota Carina Hatch (T17)1987–1992 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (AT171) (102 hp)1987–1992Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 (AT171) (90 hp)1987–1990Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 (AT171) (98 hp)1987–1992Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)
2.0 GLI (ST171) (121 hp)1987–1992Gasoline121 hp (89 kW)
2.0 D (73 hp)1988–1992Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
Toyota Carina Wagon (T17)1987–1992 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 (AT171) (102 hp)1987–1992Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
1.6 (AT171) (90 hp)1987–1989Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 (AT171) (98 hp)1987–1992Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)
2.0 (121 hp)1988–1992Gasoline121 hp (89 kW)25 s149 mph (240 km/h)
2.0 D (CT170) (73 hp)1988–1992Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)
Toyota Carina ED1988–1998 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 i (115 hp)1988–1992Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)114 lb-ft (155 Nm)
2.0 i (140 hp)1989–1992Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)
2.0 i (140 hp)1993–1998Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)
1.8 i (125 hp) Automatic1994–1996Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)119 lb-ft (161 Nm)11.9 s118 mph (190 km/h)
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