Verdict
The GR86 is about 79% cheaper, while the GR86 has a 12% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The i8 Coupe eDrive (RM1,408,800) sits above every GR86 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the i8 Coupe has over the GR86
Autonomous Braking SystemCollision WarningFront FoglampsWing Mirror Turn IndicatorsAuto Start/StopTiptronicPaddle ShiftAuto WipersNavigationParking Sensor FrontHead-up DisplayParking Sensor Rear
What the GR86 has over the i8 Coupe
Airbag Disable FunctionBlind Spot Info System
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The i8 Coupe's wheelbase is 225 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The i8 Coupe is 167 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
i8 Coupe 4,689 × 1,942 × 1,298 mm · wheelbase 2,800 mmGR86 4,265 × 1,775 × 1,310 mm · wheelbase 2,575 mm
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM1,408,800 | RM296,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM767 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM14,380/mo | RM3,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM36,908 | RM8,043✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM3,423 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM17.11 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM202,106 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 231 hp at 5,800 rpm | 234 hp at 7,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 3,700 rpm✓ | 250 Nm at 3,700 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 94 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 143 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 11.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 55 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 3.7 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 1.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Co2 | 42 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,942 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,298 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,485 kg | 1,291 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 32 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 200 litres | 226 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 22 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 20 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 20" Radial Spoke Style 516 Jet Black Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Radial Spoke Style 516 Jet Black Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension) | Rear Limited Slip Differential |
| 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 on Two Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, light braking (under 60 km/h) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | 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 with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Two Seats | Foldable |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 8.8" BMW Navigation System Professional with Touchscreen, iDrive Touch Controller and 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System | 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 Button | 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, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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 November 2026.
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