Toyota GR Supra vs Tata Tiago

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
Tata Tiago in South Africa

Tata Tiago

1.2 XZ+ MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 224,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 63 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 20.00 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Supra vs Tata Tiago: the short answer

GR Supra holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiago.

Tiago starts ZAR 1,334,900 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Supra Tiago
Maximum Power GR Supra285 kW Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque GR Supra500 Nm Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size GR Supra2998 cc Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR Supra12 km/l Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance GR Supra117 mm Tiago170 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 GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Tata Tiago

1.2 XZ+ MT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence 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

Tiago

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

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tiago

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra Tiago
Model Introduced Year 2021 2025
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Sedan Compact hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg -
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger Car
Spec GR Supra Tiago
Length 4380 mm 3767 mm
Width 1865 mm 1677 mm
Height 1294 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 242 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 1382 kg
Payload Capacity 325 kg 400 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.0 m
Front Headroom 995 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 920 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 820 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 860 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Supra and Tiago 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 Tiago 30.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs Tiago 75.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs Tiago 44.

Practicality index: GR Supra 40 vs Tiago 53.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 43 vs Tiago not separately scored.

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 18 points

GR Supra holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiago.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 18 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 18 points
49
#2

Tiago

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 75 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 75
Safety 44
Practicality 53
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +64 Efficiency Tiago +28 Safety GR Supra +54 Practicality Tiago +13

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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

Tiago

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 53/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR Supra leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 49 pts for Tiago

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR Supra leads. However, Tiago 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 Tiago 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.