Toyota GR86 vs Volkswagen T-Roc

The Toyota GR86 starts from $43,240 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen T-Roc opens at $41,990. That makes the Volkswagen T-Roc the more affordable entry point by $1,250.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,564 and $46,189 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen T-Roc by roughly $4,415 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Toyota GR86 features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen T-Roc gets a 8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota GR86 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Volkswagen T-Roc. The Volkswagen T-Roc counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota GR86 uses a Petrol producing 174kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.

The Volkswagen T-Roc responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Toyota GR86 has the clear power advantage at 174kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota GR86 is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota GR86 measures 4,265mm long on a 2,575mm wheelbase, 14mm longer than the Volkswagen T-Roc at 4,251mm (2,603mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen T-Roc generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 226L in the Toyota GR86 and 445L in the Volkswagen T-Roc, giving the Volkswagen T-Roc a 219L advantage. The Volkswagen T-Roc seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,679/year for the Toyota GR86 and $1,796/year for the Volkswagen T-Roc. That is a $883 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen T-Roc.

Estimated annual total: $2,679 (Toyota GR86) vs $1,796 (Volkswagen T-Roc). The Volkswagen T-Roc saves you roughly $883 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota GR86) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen T-Roc). Both match on warranty length.