Toyota GR Corolla vs Toyota GR Supra

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.

Toyota GR Corolla in South Africa

Toyota GR Corolla

1.6T Circuit MT Petrol Manual
ZAR 876,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 224 kW (300 hp)
🔧 370 Nm
⛽ 11.5 km/l
VS
Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol Manual
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW (382 hp)
🔧 500 Nm
⛽ 11.2 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance GR Supra
⛽ Petrol Economy Tie
🔑 Ownership Cost Tie

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

GR Supra

67
/ 100
+1
pts
#2

GR Corolla

66
/ 100

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

The Bottom Line

Both GR Corolla and GR Supra are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance GR Supra +1 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Equal
Practicality Equal
Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

GR Supra

Performance 20/20
Efficiency 7/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 10/20
Ownership 12/20

GR Corolla

Performance 19/20
Efficiency 7/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 10/20
Ownership 12/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR Corolla

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

GR Corolla

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

GR Supra

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Corolla GR Supra
Ground Clearance 135 115
Wheelbase 2640 2470
Length 4360 4379
Width 1850 1854
Height 1455 1294
Kerb Weight 1470 1570
Gross Vehicle Weight 1870 1970
Seating Capacity 4 2
Boot Space 410 408
Towing Capacity 0 Not Rated
Turning Radius 5.7 6.1
Front Track Width - 1617
Rear Track Width - 1607
Spec GR Corolla GR Supra
Engine 1.6L Turbocharged Petrol 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 Petrol
Engine Type 3-cylinder G16E-GTS B58 Inline-6 Turbo
Displacement 1618 2998
Cylinders 4 6
Compression Ratio 9.8:1 12.0:1
Power 224 285
Torque 370 500
Fuel System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Turbocharger Turbocharged Turbocharged
Top Speed 240 250
0-100 km/h 5.4 4.3
Power @ RPM 6500 rpm 5000 rpm
Torque @ RPM 3000 rpm 1800 rpm
Valves per Cylinder - 4
Engine Position - Front Longitudinal

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Toyota GR Supra wins with 67 pts vs 66 pts for GR Corolla

In structured scoring, GR Supra emerges as the stronger overall package. However, GR Corolla may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

Based on structured category scoring, GR Supra performs better overall in South Africa. However, final choice depends on driving priorities.

GR Corolla scores 7 while GR Supra scores 7 in efficiency. Real-world mileage may vary based on driving conditions.

In safety scoring, GR Corolla scores 18 and GR Supra scores 18. Both offer competitive safety packages in this segment.

GR Corolla scores 12 versus GR Supra scoring 12. Warranty coverage and ownership value influence this result.

Practicality scoring gives GR Corolla 10 and GR Supra 10, reflecting cabin space and usability.

Performance category shows GR Corolla scoring 19 compared to GR Supra scoring 20, indicating stronger overtaking capability.

While resale depends on market demand, ownership and brand positioning suggest GR Supra may hold stronger long-term value.

Off-road suitability depends on drivetrain and ground clearance. Refer to the full specification comparison for detailed technical differences.

Efficiency and ownership categories influence running costs. GR Supra performs slightly stronger overall in structured scoring.

Value depends on feature set, performance and ownership coverage. Structured comparison gives GR Supra the overall advantage.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between GR Corolla and GR Supra in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: GR Corolla scores 19 vs 20.

Efficiency: GR Corolla scores 7 vs 7.

Safety: GR Corolla scores 18 vs 18.

Practicality: GR Corolla scores 10 vs 10.

Ownership: GR Corolla scores 12 vs 12.

Final structured scoring gives GR Supra the advantage in this comparison.