Verdict
The Audi TT costs RM270,701, undercutting the RM296,000 Toyota GR86 by RM25,299, and its RM372 annual road tax is RM395 lower. Its 1.984-litre turbo four makes 370 Nm from 1,600 rpm, reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and carries 305 litres of luggage. The GR86 counters with 234 hp, rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual and a rear limited-slip differential, but makes 250 Nm and needs 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h. Choose the Audi for faster, easier daily use; take the Toyota for its manual rear-drive layout and extra active-safety hardware.
The TT TTS quattro (RM392,900) sits above every GR86 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Audi TT if you want the lower RM270,701 entry price, 370 Nm turbo torque, a six-speed dual-clutch and a 305-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive with a rear limited-slip differential, plus blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.
Key differences
- Price: Audi TT RM270,701; Toyota GR86 RM296,000.
- Torque: Audi TT 370 Nm at 1,600 rpm; Toyota GR86 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi TT 5.9 seconds; Toyota GR86 6.3 seconds.
- Driveline/transmission: Audi TT front-wheel drive with six-speed S tronic dual-clutch; Toyota GR86 rear-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Boot space: Audi TT 305 litres; Toyota GR86 226 litres.
- Annual road tax: Audi TT RM372; Toyota GR86 RM767.
TT
- RM25,299 cheaper to buy
- 370 Nm turbo torque from 1,600 rpm
- 305-litre boot and power-adjustable front seats
- Front-wheel drive rather than the GR86's rear-wheel drive with a rear limited-slip differential
- Six airbags versus the GR86's seven, and no blind-spot monitoring or rear cross traffic alert
- No reverse camera; the GR86 has one
GR86
- Rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual and rear limited-slip differential
- Seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert
- LED headlamps and a reverse camera
- RM25,299 higher purchase price
- 250 Nm versus the TT's 370 Nm, with a slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 226-litre boot versus the TT's 305 litres
What the TT has over the GR86
What the GR86 has over the TT
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The GR86's wheelbase is 70 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The TT is 57 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the TT: 305 litres against 226.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM270,701✓ | RM296,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM767 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,765/mo✓ | RM3,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,351✓ | RM8,043 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,507 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.54 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM51,154 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 230 hp at 4,500 rpm | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Transmission Name | S tronic | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 146 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,177 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,832 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,353 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,505 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,335 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 305 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for front passenger seat and two rear seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-xenon projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 12.3" Audi virtual cockpit, MMI radio with MMI touch, Audi Sound System with 9 speakers (155 watts) | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Driver and Passenger One Touch Auto Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Audi TT or Toyota GR86 better?
The Audi TT is the stronger daily-use choice: it is RM25,299 cheaper, faster to 100 km/h at 5.9 seconds and has a 305-litre boot. The GR86 is the better fit if a manual, rear-wheel-drive coupe with a limited-slip differential is non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The Audi TT costs RM270,701 and the Toyota GR86 costs RM296,000, so the GR86 is RM25,299 more expensive. Annual road tax is also higher for the GR86, at RM767 versus RM372.
Which coupe has more safety equipment?
The Toyota GR86 has seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, an alarm and a reverse camera. The Audi TT has six airbags and front and rear parking sensors, but lacks those listed monitoring and camera features.