Toyota GR Corolla vs. Toyota 86
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota GR Corolla and Toyota 86 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 GR Corolla and the Toyota 86.
When comparing the Toyota GR Corolla's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Toyota GR Corolla has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota 86 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Toyota GR Corolla and Toyota 86 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota GR Corolla's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota GR Corolla ranges from $38,935 to $49,567 while a used 2020 Toyota 86 is priced between $21,836 to $30,410.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota GR Corolla loses 28.5 percent of its value and the Toyota 86 loses 22.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 86 retains 5.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota GR Corolla.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota GR Corolla’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Toyota 86 base engine makes 205 horsepower. Both the GR Corolla and the 86 are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota GR Corolla, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota 86, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The Toyota GR Corolla and Toyota 86 are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,713 - $48,854
Starting MSRP:
$36,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,060
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$28,504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $33,045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,612
Price Range:
$38,935 - $49,567
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
248
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,535
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,334
Price Range:
$21,836 - $30,410
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$28,476
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,294 - $36,416
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,773
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Toyota GR Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota 86 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota GR Corolla
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 86
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.9 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.6 - 6.9
Toyota GR Corolla Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 24Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
36 out of / 43Toyota 86 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota GR Corolla Trim Levels
Circuit Edition, Core, Premium
Toyota 86 Trim Levels
Base, GT, Hakone Edition
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 6400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3252 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2776 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
52 inches
Length:
166.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Red
Supersonic Red
White
Ice Cap
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Raven
Red
Ablaze
White
Halo
Blue
Neptune / Oceanic
Gray
Pavement / Steel
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
