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Toyota Corolla vs. Toyota GR86

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla and Toyota GR86 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 Corolla and the Toyota GR86.

When we compare the Toyota Corolla's and the Toyota GR86's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Toyota GR86 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla's and the Toyota GR86's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Corolla's price is between $24,034 and $29,050, with the Toyota GR86 priced between $32,263 and $39,514.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla loses 31.3 percent of its value and the Toyota GR86 loses 24.9 percent of its value. This means the Toyota GR86 retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Toyota GR86 base engine makes 228 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Corolla, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla and Toyota GR86 are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

24034 - 29050

Starting MSRP:

22725

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25166

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

22725 - 27795

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

32263 - 39514

Starting MSRP:

30400

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)

35186

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)

29830 - 42970

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27845

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

27845 - 27845

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

35239

Price Range:

30996 - 39993

Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)

40382

Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)

33746 - 50310

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

7318

Depreciation %:

0.3220387

Resale Value $:

15407

Residual Value %:

0.6779613

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.30390054

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.28391798 - 0.41895823

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

7537

Depreciation %:

0.24794219

Resale Value $:

22863

Residual Value %:

0.7520578099999999

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)

0.33757779

Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)

0.24794219 - 0.47768027

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota GR86 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

9.5 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

11.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.184

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota GR86

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)

9.4 - 24.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4813989899062157

Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)

4.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)

1.6 - 5.1

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $25k

4 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

5 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 13

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

6 / 22

Best Small Cars

8 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

8 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

8 / 22

Safest Small Cars

10 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

19 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

22 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

28 / 37

Toyota GR86 Rankings

Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 14

Most Affordable Sports Cars

2 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Sports Cars

6 / 14

Sports Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 14

Sports Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 14

Most Comfortable Sports Cars

11 / 14

Best Sports Cars for Tall People

13 / 14

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Coupe

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

LE, SE, XSE

Toyota GR86 Trim Levels

Base, Hakone Edition, Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

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:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

228 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.081 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

264 / 343 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

N/A

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

33.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

29.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

6.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

77.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2955 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2811 lbs

Width:

69.9 inches

Height:

51.6 inches

Length:

167.9 inches

Wheelbase:

101.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/45R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Celestite / Underground

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Raven

Blue

Trueno Blue

Gray

Pavement / Steel

Red

Track bRed

Silver

Not available

White

Halo

Interior Colors

Beige

Macadamia/Mocha

Black

Black

Gray

Light Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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