Toyota GR Corolla 6MT vs 8AT
Verdict
The Toyota GR Corolla 6MT costs RM368,950, while the Toyota GR Corolla 8AT asks RM378,950. That RM10,000 gap buys the conventional automatic gearbox, not more shove: both use a 1,618 cc petrol engine with 296 hp and 400 Nm, both are all-wheel drive, and both do 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The body, boot, airbags, road tax and warranty are also the same. On paper, pick the gearbox you want; the 6MT is the sharper buy if you do not need the auto.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla 6MT if you want the same 296 hp, 400 Nm and 5.3-second pace for RM10,000 less.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla 8AT if the conventional automatic transmission matters more to you than saving RM10,000.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota GR Corolla 6MT RM368,950; Toyota GR Corolla 8AT RM378,950
- Transmission: Toyota GR Corolla 6MT manual; Toyota GR Corolla 8AT conventional automatic
- Power and torque: Toyota GR Corolla 6MT 296 hp/400 Nm; Toyota GR Corolla 8AT 296 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Toyota GR Corolla 6MT 5.3 s; Toyota GR Corolla 8AT 5.3 s
- Boot space: Toyota GR Corolla 6MT 213 L; Toyota GR Corolla 8AT 213 L
- Road tax: Toyota GR Corolla 6MT RM207/year; Toyota GR Corolla 8AT RM207/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,950✓ | RM 378,950 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,618 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 296 hp | 296 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,407 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,851 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 213 L | 213 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 207 | RM 207 |
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.
6MT
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Same 296 hp and 400 Nm
- Same 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Manual gearbox only
- No extra boot space over the 8AT
- Same RM207 yearly road tax
8AT
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Same 296 hp and 400 Nm
- Same 7 airbags and auto emergency braking
- RM10,000 dearer
- No quicker to 100 km/h
- Same 213-litre boot
6MT vs 8AT FAQ
Is the Toyota GR Corolla 6MT or Toyota GR Corolla 8AT better?
The Toyota GR Corolla 6MT is better value because it saves RM10,000 while keeping the same 296 hp, 400 Nm and 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the 8AT only if you want the conventional automatic.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Corolla 8AT costs RM10,000 more than the Toyota GR Corolla 6MT.
Do they have the same performance?
Yes. Both have a 1,618 cc petrol engine, 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a 230 km/h top speed.