Nissan 350Z vs Toyota GR86
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2009 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$36,870 | MSRP$31,400 |
Listings24 | Listings58 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe GR86 puts driver engagement first and practicality last. It offers fantastic handling, especially at the limit, and while power is modest, it’s delivered to maximize the fun. Buyers can choose all-season tires for tail-out fun or summer-performance tires for quicker track times. While the GR86 has four seats, it realistically seats two, but that’s OK because the GR86 is all about pleasing the driver. Verdict: If driver engagement is at the top of the shopping list, the Toyota GR86 is one of the best choices on the market. It lacks practicality and its ride can be overly firm, but the GR86 delivers driving fun without big power. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 306 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower306 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 306 hp V6 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower306 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.1 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3575 lbs | Curb Weight2811 lbs |
Height52.5 in | Height51.6 in |
Length169.8 in | Length167.9 in |
Width71.5 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase104.3 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload558 lbs | Maximum Payload831 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2009 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $36,870 | $31,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The GR86 puts driver engagement first and practicality last. It offers fantastic handling, especially at the limit, and while power is modest, it’s delivered to maximize the fun. Buyers can choose all-season tires for tail-out fun or summer-performance tires for quicker track times. While the GR86 has four seats, it realistically seats two, but that’s OK because the GR86 is all about pleasing the driver. Verdict: If driver engagement is at the top of the shopping list, the Toyota GR86 is one of the best choices on the market. It lacks practicality and its ride can be overly firm, but the GR86 delivers driving fun without big power. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 306 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 306 hp @ 6800 rpm | |
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 306 hp V6 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 268 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 306 hp @ 6800 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.1 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3575 lbs | 2811 lbs |
Height | 52.5 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 558 lbs | 831 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |

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