Toyota GR86 vs. Nissan Z
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota GR86 and Nissan Z 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 GR86 and the Nissan Z.
When comparing the Toyota GR86's and the Nissan Z's specifications and ratings, the Toyota GR86 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. The Nissan Z has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota GR86 and Nissan Z have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota GR86's and the Nissan Z's specifications and ratings, the Toyota GR86 is a better car than the Nissan Z.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota GR86 ranges from $30,996 to $39,993 while a used 2025 Nissan Z is priced between $24,880 to $55,150. For a new model, the Toyota GR86's price is between $32,263 and $39,514, with the Nissan Z priced between $40,570 and $65,090.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota GR86 loses 24.9 percent of its value and the Nissan Z loses 34.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota GR86 retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Z.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota GR86’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Nissan Z base engine makes 400 horsepower. Both the GR86 and the Z are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 343 and 459 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Toyota GR86 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Nissan Z has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
40570 - 65090
Starting MSRP:
42970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
35186
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
29830 - 42970
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44935
Price Range:
24880 - 55150
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 $:
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
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15015
Depreciation %:
0.34943498
Resale Value $:
27955
Residual Value %:
0.6505650199999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
0.33757779
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.24794219 - 0.47768027
Toyota GR86 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Z
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:
2.4813989899062157
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5895645920201027
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 5.1
Toyota GR86 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Nissan Z Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota GR86 Trim Levels
Base, Hakone Edition, Premium
Nissan Z Trim Levels
NISMO, Performance, Sport
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
51.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3549 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Raven
Blue
Trueno Blue
Gray
Pavement / Steel
Red
Track bRed
White
Halo
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Rosewood Metallic / Solid Red/Super Black
White
Pearl White TriCoat/Super Black
Silver
Brilliant Silver/Super Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
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