Subaru WRX vs. Toyota GR86
$32,495
$31,500
Highlights
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,495
|
$31,500
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
271 hp
|
228 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 2000
|
184 @ 3700
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
271 @ 5600
|
228 @ 7000
|
| Displacement |
2.4 L/146
|
2.4 L/146
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40YR18
|
P215/45WR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40YR18
|
P215/45WR17
|
Suspension
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
77 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
30 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
105 in
|
101 in
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
168 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
52 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
6 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,351 lbs
|
2,811 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2027 Toyota GR86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru WRX or the 2027 Toyota GR86?
The 2026 Subaru WRX and the 2027 Toyota GR86 both get 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru WRX or the 2027 Toyota GR86?
The 2027 Toyota GR86 is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru WRX with a $31,500 starting MSRP versus a $32,495 starting MSRP.
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