Sporty and sensible: Toyota GR Yaris vs. Yaris
High-performance hatchbacks don't enter the market every day, so the launch of the Toyota GR Yaris was met with much fanfare, including from those who had the privilege to drive it.
Made by Toyota's performance arm Gazoo Racing, the GR Yaris is a homologation of the carmaker's World Rally Championship car. That means the GR Yaris is equipped with WRC-derived gizmos such as the GR Four system, which optimizes the car's four-wheel drive for the terrain of a rally stage, or the smooth tarmac of a race track.
What also makes this hatchback into a hot one is its turbocharged 1.5 three-cylinder engine. Considered to be among the most powerful three-cylinder engine ever made, it generates 261ps and 300Nm of torque. The six-speed manual, the sole transmission option, further highlights the GR Yaris' enthusiast car status.
With the success of the GR, the five-door Yaris seems to have become more underrated beside the ever-popular Vios it's based upon. The Yaris possesses the sensibility and dependability of the sedan, while adding the capability brought by its boxier shape and split folding rear seats.
While there's no turbo fitted to the Yaris' 1.3- and 1.5-liter engines, the car still allows for some degree of sportiness with the manual shifting feature of its standard continuously variable transmission, which is linked to the two front wheels.
Given the highlights of the GR Yaris and Yaris, the differences between the two cars are clear: The former is the three-door performance (and costlier) counterpart of the latter sensible five-door subcompact hatchback.
The two cars differ in origin, too, as the GR Yaris is based on its stock namesake that's sold in Europe and Japan. The standard Yaris has been developed for and sold in Latin American and Southeast Asian markets.
Another way to differentiate the two hatchbacks is by taking a look at their spec sheets.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota GR Yaris 1.6L Turbo MT |
Toyota Yaris 1.3 E CVT |
Toyota Yaris 1.5 S CVT |
Overall Length (mm) |
3,995 |
4,140 |
4,140 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,805 |
1,730 |
1,730 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,455 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,560 |
2,550 |
2,550 |
Curb Weight (kg) |
1,310 |
1,145 |
1,145 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
50 |
42 |
42 |
Engine |
1.6L In-Line Three Cylinders, Turbo Gasoline |
1.3L In-Line Four Cylinders, Naturally-Aspirated Gasoline |
1.5L In-Line Four Cylinders, Naturally-Aspirated Gasoline |
Displacement (cc) |
1,618 |
1,329 |
1,496 |
Maximum Output (ps/rpm) |
261/6,000 |
99/6,000 |
107/6,000 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
360/3,000 |
123/4,200 |
140/4,200 |
Transmission |
Six-speed Manual |
Continuously Variable Transmission |
Continuously Variable Transmission |
Drivetrain |
Four-Wheel Drive |
Front Wheel Drive |
Front Wheel Drive |
Brakes |
Front: Disc with Four-Cylinder Fixed Caliper Rear: Disc with Two-Cylinder Fixed Caliper |
Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
Front: Disc Rear: Disc |
Suspension |
Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Double Wishbone |
Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam Axle |
Front: McPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam Axle |
Wheel Type |
18-inch BBS Forged Alloy |
15-inch Alloy |
15-inch Alloy |
Tire Size |
225/40 R18 |
185/60 R15 |
185/60 R15 |
Spare Tire |
Tire repair kit |
Temporary Steel |
Temporary Steel |
Headlamps |
Three-tier LED |
Four-Bulb Halogen |
Three-tier LED |
Position Lamp |
LED, LED Front Fog Lamps |
LED Front Fog Lamps |
LED Line Guide, LED Front Fog Lamps |
Exterior Rear View Mirrors |
Piano Black, Electric Adjustable |
Body Color, Electric Adjustable |
Body Color, Electric Adjustable |
Turn Signal Indicators |
Rear-view mirrors |
Fender |
Integrated on Exterior Rear View Mirror |
Antenna |
Fin Type |
Fin Type |
Fin Type |
Front Windshield Wipers |
Rain sensing, Intermittent |
Intermittent |
Intermittent |
Radiator Grille |
Black |
Body Color |
Plating and Body Color |
Outside Door Handles |
Body Color |
Body Color |
Chrome Coated |
Rear Window Defogger |
With |
With |
With |
Rear Spoiler |
With |
With |
With |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
Integrated in Rear Spoiler |
Integrated in Rear Spoiler |
Integrated in Rear Spoiler |
Rear Combination Lamps |
LED |
Standard |
LED with Line Guide |
Instrument Panel |
Speedometer, Tachometer, Rheostat, and 4.2-inch TFT LCD Multi-function Display |
Speedometer, Tachometer, Rheostat, and Multi-function Display |
Speedometer, Tachometer, Rheostat, and Multi-function Display |
Interior Rear View Mirror |
Day and Night |
Day and Night |
Day and Night |
Room Lamp |
With |
With |
With |
Dashboard Trim |
Metallic |
Dark Silver |
Satin Silver Accent |
Steering Wheel |
Leather |
Urethane |
Leather |
Steering Column |
Manual Tilt |
Manual Tilt |
Manual Tilt |
Steering Wheel Controls |
Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free |
Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free |
Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free |
Gear Shift Knob |
Leather with Stitching |
Urethane |
Urethane |
Parking Brake |
Hand Brake |
Hand Brake |
Hand Brake |
Power Windows |
With |
With |
With |
Power Door Locks |
With |
With |
With |
Remote Keyless Entry |
Smart Entry |
With |
Smart Entry |
Push Start |
With |
Without |
With |
Cup Holders |
Front Console (x2) |
Front Console (x2) |
Front Console (x2) |
Bottle Holders |
Doors (x2) |
Doors (x4) |
Doors (x4) |
Seat Material |
Suede and Synthetic Leather |
Fabric |
Synthetic Leather |
Seats |
Driver: Height Adjust, Recline and Slide Passenger: Recline and Slide Second Row: 60:40 Split Folding |
Driver: Height Adjust, Recline and Slide Passenger: Recline and Slide Second Row: 60:40 Split Folding |
Driver: Height Adjust, Recline, and Slide Passenger: Recline and Slide Second Row: 60:40 Split Folding |
Head Restraints |
Front; Up, Down |
Front; Up, Down |
Front; Up, Down |
Seating Capacity |
Four |
Five |
Five |
Air Conditioning |
Automatic Climate |
Manual |
Automatic Climate |
Luggage Compartment Lamp |
With |
With |
With |
Luggage Capacity (L) |
174 |
476 |
476 |
Audio System |
6.9-inch Touchscreen, AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB Port |
6.75-inch Touchscreen, AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB Port |
6.75-inch Touchscreen, AM/FM Radio, MP3 with USB Port |
Connectivity |
Bluetooth Handsfree, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Mirror Link, Voice Command |
Bluetooth Handsfree, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, USB, Voice Command |
Bluetooth Handsfree, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, USB, Voice Command |
Speakers |
Six |
Four |
Six |
Rear-camera Display |
Without |
Without |
Without |
Parking Distance Warning |
Without |
Without |
Without |
Airbags |
Driver and Front Passenger, Curtain Shield |
Driver and Driver's Knee, Front Passenger, Curtain Shield |
Driver and Driver's Knee, Front Passenger, Curtain Shield |
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
With |
With |
With |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
With |
With |
With |
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) |
With |
With |
With |
Anti-theft System |
With |
With |
Immobilizer |
Seatbelt |
Front: Three-point ELR with Dual Pretensioner (x2) Rear: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner (x2) |
Front: Three-point ELR with Dual Pretensioner (x2) Rear: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner (x3) |
Front: Three-point ELR with Dual Pretensioner (x2) Rear: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner (x3) |
Isofix Child Anchor |
With |
With |
With |
Child Lock |
Without |
With |
With |
Available Body Colors |
Super White II, Emotional Red, Precious Black Prime Red |
Cyan Metallic, Citrus Mica Metallic, Super White II, Red Mica Metallic |
Cyan Metallic, Citrus Mica Metallic, Super White II, Red Mica Metallic |
PRICE |
P2,650,000 |
P973,000 |
P1,114,000 |
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