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.
GR86 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vitz.
Vitz starts ZAR 539,910 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
Vitz
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
Vitz145 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Best suited to:Published Performance
Vitz
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Vitz
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
Vitz
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Vitz
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD/
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
FF
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
5
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
CVT
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
CVT
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
CVT
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
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
Vitz
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
145 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
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 Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Vitz
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Standard
Not Available
Armrest Front
Standard
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
Standard
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
5
4
Interior Colours
5
4
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
Standard
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Rear USB Ports
2
1
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
Vitz
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
7
2
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
2
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
7
2
Passenger Airbag
7
2
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Vitz
AC Type
Manual AC
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
14.2 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Manual AC
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual AC
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Difflock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
Standard
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
4.9
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Not Available
Mirror
All Doors
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Standard
Power Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
Standard
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Sonar
Rear
Not Available
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
gr86
vitz
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Compact
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Standard
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Wireless
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
230 l
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Spec
GR86
Vitz
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
16.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
20.4 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
40
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
22.0 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
20.4 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
Hatchback
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
DRL
LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
Full LED
Not Available
Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
Full LED
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
4
Audio System
6
4
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Not Applicable
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
1
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Rear Usb
2
1
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
2
1
Voice Control
Standard
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Compact
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
Compact
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
185/60 R15
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
185/60 R15
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Body Style
Sedan
Hatchback
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
900 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
2022
2019
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
230 l
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
1250 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
145 mm
Height
1310 mm
1530 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
900 kg
Length
4265 mm
3785 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
4.7 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2460 mm
Width
1775 mm
1695 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
350 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
983 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
951 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
899 mm
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1520 mm
Not Applicable
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
GR86
Vitz
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
115 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
115
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
177
115
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
229900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
229900
Starting Price Zar
799900
229900
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
9
4
Spec
GR86
Vitz
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.5:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
51 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
91 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
226 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
14.2 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
101.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and Vitz 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 Vitz 22.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Vitz 76.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Vitz 47.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Vitz 49.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Vitz 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GR86 leads by 15 points
GR86 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vitz.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
Vitz
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota GR86
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 46 pts for Vitz
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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