Toyota GR Supra 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 GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Supra vs Toyota GR86: the short answer

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

GR86 starts ZAR 774,900 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · GR86 from ZAR 749,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Supra GR86
Maximum Power GR Supra285 kW GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque GR Supra500 Nm GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Engine Size GR Supra2998 cc GR862387 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR Supra12 km/l GR8610.9 km/l
Ground Clearance GR Supra117 mm GR86130 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

GR86

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra GR86
Model Introduced Year 2021 2022
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan Sedan
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan
Spec GR Supra GR86
Length 4380 mm 4265 mm
Width 1865 mm 1775 mm
Height 1294 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2575 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 237 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 1660 kg
Payload Capacity 325 kg 390 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 995 mm 998 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 958 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 891 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Supra 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: GR Supra 94 vs GR86 67.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs GR86 45.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs GR86 96.

Practicality index: GR Supra 40 vs GR86 46.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 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.

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

GR Supra leads by 6 points

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

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 90% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Leads by 6 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +27 Efficiency GR Supra +2 Safety GR Supra +2 Practicality GR86 +6 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR Supra leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

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

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GR Supra 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.