Toyota Corolla Hatch vs Toyota GR86

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota Corolla Hatch

2.0 GR Sport CVT Petrol CVT Current

ZAR 605,000 ex-showroom

⚡ 125 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l

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Decision summary

Toyota Corolla Hatch vs Toyota GR86: the short answer

Corolla Hatch and GR86 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Corolla Hatch starts ZAR 249,200 cheaper Corolla Hatch from ZAR 500,700 · GR86 from ZAR 749,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Maximum Power	Corolla Hatch125 kW	GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque	Corolla Hatch200 Nm	GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Engine Size	Corolla Hatch1987 cc	GR862387 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Corolla Hatch13.5 km/l	GR8610.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	Corolla Hatch130 mm	GR86130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota Corolla Hatch

2.0 GR Sport CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Corolla Hatch

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Specification evidence leader

GR86

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Corolla Hatch

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

GR86

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Model Introduced Year	2019	2022
Generation	E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform	Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Facelift History	2022 facelift with revised infotainment and additional safety features	Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Hatchback	Sedan
Color Note	Super White, Emotional Red, Graphite Grey, Oxide Bronze, Black	White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Hatchback	Sedan
Tare Mass Kg	1430 kg	1270 kg
Vehicle Type	Hatchback	Sedan

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Length	4650 mm	4265 mm
Width	1780 mm	1775 mm
Height	1435 mm	1310 mm
Wheelbase	2640 mm	2575 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	130 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	125 mm	125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l	50 l
Boot/Cargo Space	217 l	237 l
Kerb Weight	1430 kg	1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1855 kg	1660 kg
Payload Capacity	420 kg	390 kg
Towing Capacity	1600 kg	1600 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	4 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.4 m	5.4 m
Front Headroom	991 mm	998 mm
Rear Headroom	955 mm	958 mm
Front Legroom	1036 mm	1050 mm
Rear Legroom	891 mm	891 mm

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Front Track Width	Not Applicable	1520 mm
Rear Track Width	Not Applicable	1540 mm
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Double Wishbone
Chassis Type	Monocoque	Monocoque
Power Steering	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type	Torsion Beam	Double Wishbone
Chassis Material	Monocoque	Monocoque
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type	Torsion Beam	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam	Double Wishbone
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Single-zone Automatic	Manual AC
Power Windows	All Doors	All Doors
Keyless Entry	Smart Key	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	Wireless	Not Available
Sunroof	Standard	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded	217 l	237 l
AC Type	Single-zone Automatic	Manual AC
Climate Zones	Single-zone Automatic	Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Doors	All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Standard	Standard
Front Armrest	Rear Centre Armrest	Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined	7.4	9.2
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Roof	Standard	Not Available
Power Mirrors	All Doors	All Doors
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Rear Seat Split	60/40 Split	50/50 Split
Rear Wing	GR Sport Spoiler	Rear Spoiler
Seat Type	Fabric/Synthetic Leather	Sport Fabric/Suede
Skid Plates	Not Available	Not Available
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command	Standard	Standard
Voice Command Support	Standard	Standard
Accelerator 0 100	8.5 sec	6.9 sec
Air Conditioning	Single-zone Automatic	Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Bed Extender	Not Available	Not Available
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Rear Centre Armrest	Standard
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	Direct + Port Injection
Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Applicable
Difflock	Not Available	Not Applicable
Digital Speedometer	Standard	7-inch Digital
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Smart Key	Standard
Lift Gate	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Manual Aircon	Single-zone Automatic	Manual AC
Mirror	All Doors	All Doors
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	Smart Key	Standard
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	Smart Key	Standard
Rim Size	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility	Not Available	Not Available
Sonar	Front and Rear	Rear
Sound System	8	6
Source Model Column	corolla-hatch	gr86
Sports Bar	Not Available	Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame	Monocoque	Monocoque
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	Not Available
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Trim Level	top	top
Unlocking	Smart Key	Standard
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	Core range derivative
Vdc	Standard	Standard with Track Mode
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Smart Key	Standard
Walk Away Lock	Smart Key	Standard
Wireless Charger	Wireless	Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	Standard
Engine Warranty	-	Not Applicable
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	Standard
Side Impact Bars	-	Standard

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Engine	2.0L Petrol	2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code	Market-specific engine family	Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1987 cc	2387 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Boxer
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Dual Injection
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	12.5:1
Bore	82.0 mm	82.0 mm
Stroke	94.6 mm	94.6 mm
Maximum Power	125 kW	173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque	200 Nm	250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Transmission	CVT	6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	200 km/h	226 km/h
0-100 km/h	8.5 sec	6.9 sec
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	15.5 sec
Drive Modes	Eco, Comfort, Sport	Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	87.4 kW/tonne	136.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	139.9 Nm/tonne	196.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Gearbox	CVT Automatic	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available	Not Applicable	Torsen LSD
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Standard	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	Not Applicable	4
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable Transmission	Automatic
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type	CVT Automatic	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	Standard
Differential Type Front	Not Available	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	Not Available
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	CVT Automatic	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	FWD	RWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	Not Applicable	4
Engine Position	-	Front Longitudinal

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Claimed Mileage	13.5 km/l	10.9 km/l
City Mileage	11 km/l	8 km/l
Highway Mileage	14 km/l	12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l	50 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	13.5 km/l	10.9 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	60	50
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Airbags	7	7
ABS	Standard	Standard with Sport Mode
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard with Track Mode
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	Standard
Central Locking	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Not Available	Not Available
Front Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Not Available
AEB	Standard	Not Available
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Not Available	Not Available
Curtain Airbags	Not Available	Not Available
Driver Airbag	7	7
EBD	Standard	Standard with Sport Mode
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	7	7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Not Available	Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder	Not Available	Not Available
Side Airbags	Not Available	Not Available
Stability Control	Standard	Standard with Track Mode
TCS	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Not Available
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Not Available
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard with Sport Mode
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	7	7
Driver Passenger Airbags	7	7
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	Standard with Track Mode
Side Impact Beams	-	Standard

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Rear
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Lights	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
EV Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Rear
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Not Available
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Not Available
Emergency Braking	Standard	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	Front and Rear	Rear
Parking Sensor	Front and Rear	Rear
Pre-Collision System	Standard	Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	Standard
Reversing Camera	Standard	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Seat Material	Fabric/Synthetic Leather	Sport Fabric/Suede
Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Heated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	Standard	Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	50/50 Split
Front Armrest	Rear Centre Armrest	Standard
Front Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports	2	2
Steering Wheel Material	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type	Standard	7-inch Digital
Interior Colour Options	5	5
60 40 Split Seat	60/40 Split	50/50 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Fabric Seats	Fabric/Synthetic Leather	Sport Fabric/Suede
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Armrest Front	Rear Centre Armrest	Standard
Driver Seat	Manual	Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps	8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, synthetic leather seats, dual-zone climate control, head-up display (GR Sport)	Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric/Synthetic Leather	Sport Fabric/Suede
Interior Colours	5	5
Seat Fold Type	60/40 Split	50/50 Split
Seat Trim	Fabric/Synthetic Leather	Sport Fabric/Suede
Armrest Rear	-	Not Available
Rear Armrest	-	Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	Not Available

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Infotainment System	9-inch Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	8	6
Navigation System	Standard	Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	7-inch Digital
USB Ports	2	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Standard	Standard
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb	2	2
Audio Speakers	8	6
Audio System	8	6
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	2
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display	Standard	7-inch Digital
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
LED Headlamps	LED	Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps	LED	LED
Fog Lamps	Standard	LED
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	GR Sport Spoiler	Rear Spoiler
Exterior Colour Options	5	5
Roof Type	Standard	Not Available
Body Type	Hatchback	Sedan
DRL	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Standard	LED
Front Fog Lights	Standard	LED
Led Headlights	LED	Full LED
Auto Headlights	Standard	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Electric Blind Sunroof	Standard	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	5	5
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Doors	All Doors
Front Fog Lamps	Standard	LED
Headlamp Levelling	LED	Full LED
Headlamps	LED	Full LED
Headlight Type	LED	Full LED
Headlights	LED	Full LED
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	GR Sport Spoiler	Rear Spoiler
Body Cladding	-	Not Available

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Available
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Underbody Protection	Not Available	Not Available
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Approach Angle Deg	-	-
Breakover Angle	Not Available	Not Available
Departure Angle Deg	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	130 mm	130 mm
Ground Clearance Min	130 mm	130 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Crawl Control	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Response System	Not Available	Not Available
Underbody Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	-	-

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	215/40 R18
Wheel Type	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc Brembo
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver	Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc Brembo
Brake Type Rear	Disc	Solid Disc
Spare Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Tyre Type	225/40 R18	215/40 R18
Wheel Diameter	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Standard	Not Available
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc Brembo
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	Not Available
Handbrake Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver	Space Saver
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy
Wheels	18-inch GR Alloy	18-inch BBS Alloy

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Warranty Years	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	3 Years
Basic Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	3 Years
Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	6 Years

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
CO2 Emissions	148 g/km	177 g/km
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol
Particulate Filter	Not Available	Not Available
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output	148	177
CO2 Emissions G Km	148	177
Noise Level	-	70 dB
Start Stop System	-	Not Available

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.5 l/100km	8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	9 l/100km	10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	6 l/100km	11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	7 l/100km	13 l/100km
Owner Review Count	8	9

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Service Plan	Not Available	Optional
Battery Warranty	-	Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan	-	Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval	-	10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost	-	Approx R5,500
Service Interval	-	10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Intervals	-	10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Plan Distance	Not Available	Optional
Service Plan Duration	Not Available	Optional

Spec	Corolla Hatch	GR86
Ownership Role	Top	Top
Price Zar	605000 ZAR	799900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	605000	799900
Starting Price Zar	605000	799900

In depth: how these cars differ

This Corolla Hatch and GR86 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Corolla Hatch 52 vs GR86 67.

Efficiency index: Corolla Hatch 54 vs GR86 45.

Safety-equipment index: Corolla Hatch 98 vs GR86 96.

Practicality index: Corolla Hatch 48 vs GR86 46.

Ownership-cover index: Corolla Hatch 43 vs GR86 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

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Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100

Evidence-index readout

GR86 leads by 1 points

Corolla Hatch and GR86 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 61 /100

Lead 1 points

Data 87% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43

Performance 67

Efficiency 45

Safety 96

Practicality 46

Ownership 43

Leads by 1 points

Corolla Hatch

90% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43

Performance 52

Efficiency 54

Safety 98

Practicality 48

Ownership 43

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance GR86 +15 Efficiency Corolla Hatch +9 Safety Corolla Hatch +2 Practicality Corolla Hatch +2 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

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Evidence-index leader

GR86

Performance 67/100

Efficiency 45/100

Safety 96/100

Practicality 46/100

Ownership 43/100

Corolla Hatch

Performance 52/100

Efficiency 54/100

Safety 98/100

Practicality 48/100

Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR86 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 60 pts for Corolla Hatch

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 leads. However, Corolla Hatch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Corolla Hatch vs GR86 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Toyota Corolla Hatch vs Toyota GR86

Toyota Corolla Hatch

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Toyota Corolla Hatch vs Toyota GR86: the short answer

Five key differences

Hagalu editorial ratings

Toyota Corolla Hatch

Toyota GR86

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Corolla Hatch

GR86

Which One's Right for You?

Corolla Hatch

GR86

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

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Specification Evidence Index

GR86 leads by 1 points

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Corolla Hatch

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