Verdict
The RM72,950 gap buys the GR Corolla’s 296 hp, 400 Nm turbo three-cylinder, all-wheel drive and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, while adding five doors, five seats and active safety kit including pre-collision braking. It is the more usable fast Toyota, though its 1,475 kg kerb weight is 184 kg above the GR86’s and its 213-litre boot is 13 litres smaller. The RM296,000 GR86 is the lighter, rear-wheel-drive choice at 1,291 kg, with a larger 226-litre boot, but it gives away 62 hp and is less well equipped for daily Malaysian traffic.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla if you need five seats and five doors, and want 400 Nm, AWD and pre-collision braking.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want the RM72,950 saving, 184 kg lower weight and rear-wheel drive, and can live with two doors and four seats.
Key differences
- Price: GR Corolla RM368,950; GR86 RM296,000.
- Output: GR Corolla 296 hp and 400 Nm; GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm.
- Performance: GR Corolla 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and 230 km/h; GR86 6.3 seconds and 226 km/h.
- Driveline and weight: GR Corolla AWD and 1,475 kg; GR86 RWD and 1,291 kg.
- Practicality: GR Corolla has five doors, five seats and a 213-litre boot; GR86 has two doors, four seats and a 226-litre boot.
- Road tax: GR Corolla RM207 yearly; GR86 RM767 yearly.
GR Corolla
- 296 hp and 400 Nm with AWD
- 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five doors, five seats and pre-collision braking
- RM72,950 dearer
- 184 kg heavier
- 213-litre boot is 13 litres smaller and it has only a tyre repair kit
GR86
- RM72,950 lower purchase price
- 184 kg lighter with rear-wheel drive
- 226-litre boot and full-size spare tyre
- 62 hp and 150 Nm down on the GR Corolla
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.0 second slower
- Two doors and four seats, with no autonomous braking or parking sensors
What the GR Corolla has over the GR86
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The GR Corolla's wheelbase is 65 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The GR Corolla is 76 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,950 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM207✓ | RM767 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,765/mo | RM3,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,872 | RM8,043✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,618 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 296 hp at 6,500 rpm✓ | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 3,250 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 87 mm × 89 mm | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Toyota | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,407 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,851 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 213 litres | 226 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama Advan Apex | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 28 inch | 22 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 14 inch | 20 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 12 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Torsen Limited Slip Differential Front and Rear | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Wireless Charger, 1 USB Front, 1 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Auto Windows | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Toyota GR Corolla or Toyota GR86 better?
The GR Corolla is better for a buyer needing speed and everyday capacity: it has 296 hp, AWD, five seats and pre-collision braking. The GR86 suits a more focused two-door brief, costing less and weighing 184 kg less.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Corolla costs RM368,950 and the Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, a difference of RM72,950. The Corolla also has lower annual road tax at RM207 versus RM767 for the GR86.
Which has more boot space, the GR Corolla or GR86?
The GR86 has the larger boot at 226 litres, 13 litres ahead of the GR Corolla’s 213 litres. However, the GR Corolla has five doors, five seats and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
