Toyota GR86 vs KIA Pegas

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 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
VS
KIA Pegas in South Africa

KIA Pegas

1.4 EX Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 274,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 132 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR86 vs KIA Pegas: the short answer

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

Pegas starts ZAR 509,905 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Pegas from ZAR 239,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR86 Pegas
Maximum Power GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size GR862387 cc Pegas1368 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR8610.9 km/l Pegas16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance GR86130 mm Pegas148 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 GR86

2.4 Automatic

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

KIA Pegas

1.4 EX Auto

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

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

GR86

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

Pegas

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

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

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

Pegas

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR86 Pegas
360 Degree Camera Not Available No
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available No
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available No
Around View Monitor Not Available No
Autonomous Emergency Braking Not Available No
Auto Lights Standard No
Auto Wipers Standard No
Blind Spot Monitoring Not Available No
Blind Spot Warning Not Available No
Cruise Control Standard Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available No
Emergency Braking Not Available No
EV Mode Not Available No
Lane Departure Warning Not Available No
Lane Keep Assist Not Available No
Parking Distance Sensors Rear Yes
Parking Sensor Rear Yes
Parking Sensors Rear Yes
Pre-Collision System Not Available No
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard No
Rear View Camera Standard Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available No
Rear View Camera Standard Yes
Reverse Camera Standard Yes
Reverse Camera Type Standard Yes
Reversing Camera Standard Yes
Surround View Camera Not Available No
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available No
Rear Parking Sensors Rear Yes
Auto Highbeam Not Available No
Park Assist Not Available No
Forward Collision Warning Not Available No
Eco Mode - No
Sport Mode - No
Front Camera - Yes
Automatic High Beam - No
Spec GR86 Pegas
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 No
Axle Layout RWD FWD
Differential Lock Not Applicable No
Differential Type Front Not Available Not Available
Differential Type Rear Not Available Not Available
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Drivetrain Layout Rear Wheel Drive FWD
Engine Position Front Longitudinal Front Transverse
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears 4 4
Gear Shift Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters 4-Speed Automatic
LSD Available Torsen LSD No
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard No
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not Available Not Available
Transmission Speeds 4 4
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic Transmission
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 3.84
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock - 15.1:1

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 and Pegas 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: GR86 67 vs Pegas 33.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Pegas 65.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Pegas 72.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Pegas 57.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Pegas 71.

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

GR86 leads by 3 points

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

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 87% source coverage
61
#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 3 points
58
#2

Pegas

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Performance 33
Performance 33
Efficiency 65
Safety 72
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR86 +34 Efficiency Pegas +20 Safety GR86 +24 Practicality Pegas +11 Ownership Pegas +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR86

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

Pegas

Performance 33/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR86 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 58 pts for Pegas

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

GR86 vs Pegas 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.