Subaru BRZ vs Toyota GR86
The Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ are mechanical twins — co-developed, sharing the same naturally-aspirated boxer engine, rear-wheel-drive chassis and near-identical proportions — so this is one of the purest badge-and-tuning comparisons on sale in Malaysia. Both are affordable, lightweight driver’s coupes built for fun over outright speed.
The differences come down to small chassis-tuning choices, styling details and dealer experience: the GR86 is set up to feel a touch more playful and eager to rotate, while the BRZ leans slightly more towards stability and composure. Pricing, availability and brand preference usually decide it.
Bottom line: Near-identical under the skin — choose the GR86 for a slightly more playful edge, the BRZ for marginally more composure, and let price, colour and dealer seal it.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 249,245 | RM 296,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | Japan | Japan |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,387 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 234 hp | 234 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed Manual |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot | 226 L | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 767 | RM 767 |



