A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Corolla starts ZAR 934,600 cheaperCorolla from ZAR 590,200 · GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Maximum Power
103 kW
285 kW
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
500 Nm
Engine Size
1798 cc
2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
25.6 km/l
12 km/l
Ground Clearance
130 mm
117 mm
Boot / Load Bay
470 l
290 l
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
9
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1545 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Corolla and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
GR Supra
+54 pts
Efficiency
Corolla
+49 pts
Safety
GR Supra
+8 pts
Practicality
Corolla
+21 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Corolla
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
GR Supra
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
GR Supra
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
9
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
9
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
9
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
9
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Standard
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric Driver
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric Driver
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
BMW-sourced infotainment, 12-inch digital display, sport seats, premium cabin quality
Interior Colours
3
6
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Centre Console Armrest
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Electric Driver
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Armrest Front
-
Centre Console Armrest
Driver Seat
-
Electric Driver
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Seat Fold Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Infotainment System
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Available
12
Audio System
-
12
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED Adaptive
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Headlights
Not Available
LED Adaptive
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Active Rear Spoiler
Roof Type
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
LED Adaptive
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Adaptive
Headlamps
Not Available
LED Adaptive
Headlight Type
Not Available
LED Adaptive
Rear Spoiler
-
Active Rear Spoiler
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
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
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
117 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
117 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
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/35 R19 Front, 275/35 R19 Rear
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19-inch Forged Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Type
-
255/35 R19 Front, 275/35 R19 Rear
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
19-inch Forged Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
Not Available
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
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
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
195 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
0
195
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
195
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
1561600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
590200
1561600
Starting Price Zar
590200
1561600
Spec
Corolla
GR Supra
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
10 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
3
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
GR Supra leads by 2 points
Corolla and GR Supra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
GR Supra +54
Efficiency
Corolla +49
Safety
GR Supra +8
Practicality
Corolla +21
Ownership
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
GR Supra
Performance
94/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
39/100
Ownership
43/100
Corolla
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota GR Supra
leads the catalogue index with 67 pts
vs 65 pts for Corolla
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, GR Supra leads. However, Corolla may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Corolla and GR Supra comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 40 vs GR Supra 94.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs GR Supra 47.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs GR Supra 98.
Practicality index: Corolla 60 vs GR Supra 39.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs GR Supra 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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