Compare the2024 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2023 Toyota GR86

The Chevrolet Camaro has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GR86 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Both the Camaro and the GR86 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

The Chevrolet Camaro weighs 543 to 1340 pounds more than the Toyota GR86. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts. Crosswinds also affect lighter cars more.

The Camaro’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the GR86’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 2 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

The battery on the Camaro is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Camaro’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The GR86’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Camaro first among midsize sporty cars in their 2023 Initial Quality Study. The GR86 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 28 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

The Camaro’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 107 more horsepower (335 vs. 228) and 100 lbs.-ft. more torque (284 vs. 184) than the GR86’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Camaro LT1/SS’ standard 6.2 V8 produces 227 more horsepower (455 vs. 228) and 271 lbs.-ft. more torque (455 vs. 184) than the GR86’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Camaro ZL1’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 422 more horsepower (650 vs. 228) and 466 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 184) than the GR86’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Camaro is faster than the Toyota GR86 (manual transmissions tested):

	Camaro V6	Camaro LT1/SS	GR86
Zero to 60 MPH	5 sec	4 sec	5.8 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	8.4 sec	6.3 sec	9.4 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	2.4 sec	1.8 sec	2.9 sec
Quarter Mile	13.7 sec	12.4 sec	14.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101.7 MPH	114.6 MPH	98.7 MPH

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Camaro is faster than the Toyota GR86 (automatics tested):

	Camaro V6	Camaro LT1/SS	GR86
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	3.9 sec	6.6 sec
Quarter Mile	13.8 sec	12.3 sec	15 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102.9 MPH	116 MPH	96.2 MPH

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The GR86 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Camaro uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended on Camaro LT1/SS for maximum performance). The GR86 requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Camaro has 5.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the GR86 (19 vs. 13.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GR86 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the GR86.

The Camaro V8’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The GR86 doesn’t offer launch control.

The Chevrolet Camaro V8 manual has a downshift rev synchronizer that automatically raises engine speed to make downshifts perfectly smooth. This keeps the car from lurching during downshifts, preventing loss of control during cornering. The GR86 doesn’t offer a downshift rev synchronizer.

For better stopping power the Camaro’s brake rotors are larger than those on the GR86:

	Camaro LT	Camaro ZL1	GR86
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	15.7 inches	11.6 inches
Rear Rotors	12.4 inches	14.4 inches	11.4 inches

The Camaro stops much shorter than the GR86:

	Camaro	GR86
70 to 0 MPH	137 feet	156 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	91 feet	108 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	119 feet	127 feet	Consumer Reports

For better traction, the Camaro has larger standard tires than the GR86 (245/50R18 vs. 215/45R17). The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GR86 (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. 215/45R17).

The Camaro SS 1LE/ZL1’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GR86 Premium’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Camaro has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the GR86. The Camaro SS’ 20-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels on the GR86 Premium.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The GR86 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Camaro can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The GR86 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Camaro offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The GR86’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 9.3 inches longer than on the GR86 (110.7 inches vs. 101.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is 3.5 inches wider in the front and 1.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the GR86.

The Camaro’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.9% to 48.1%) than the GR86’s (55.3% to 44.7%). This gives the Camaro more stable handling and braking.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the GR86 Premium pulls only .97 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.9 seconds quicker than the GR86 Premium (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 24.8 seconds @ .76 average G’s).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the GR86 is rated a Minicompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 15.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GR86 (93 vs. 77.2).

The Camaro Coupe has 1.5 inches more front headroom, 2.4 inches more front legroom, 2.1 inches more front hip room, 1.9 inches more front shoulder room and .5 inches more rear hip room than the GR86.

The Camaro Coupe has a much larger trunk than the GR86 (9.1 vs. 6.3 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Camaro. The GR86 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Camaro uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The GR86 uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

When two different drivers share the Camaro (except LT1), the optional memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The GR86 doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Camaro (except LT1)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GR86 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Camaro’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The GR86 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Camaro (except LT1) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, warning, turn signal and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The GR86 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Camaro’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The GR86 has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Camaro has standard extendable sun visors. The GR86 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

When the Camaro with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The GR86’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Camaro’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The GR86 doesn’t offer the luxury of automatic dimming mirrors.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Camaro (except LT1) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The GR86 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Camaro’s optional (except LT1) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The GR86 doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Camaro LT/SS/ZL1’s available GPS navigation system has a real-time traffic update feature that plots alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.) The GR86’s available navigation system doesn’t offer real-time traffic updates.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Camaro (except LT1) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The GR86 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Chevrolet Camaro comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Toyota GR86 isn’t available as a convertible.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The GR86 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Toyota GR86 by over two to one during 2022.