Verdict
The Corolla 1.8G costs RM144,800 and is the rational pick when the same 137 hp and 172 Nm matter more than a sportier brief. The RM5,000 gap buys the GR Sport 18-inch wheels, sports-tuned suspension, blind-spot monitoring, tyre-pressure monitoring and pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection from 4-120 km/h. That is meaningful safety kit for Malaysian traffic, but the G counters with dual-zone climate control and auto high beam. Choose the GR Sport for its active-safety advantage, not extra straight-line pace.
Pick the Toyota Corolla 1.8G if you want to save RM5,000 while keeping the same 137 hp, 172 Nm, 470-litre boot and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Pick the Toyota Corolla 1.8 GR Sport if blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, tyre-pressure monitoring, 18-inch wheels and sports-tuned suspension justify the extra RM5,000.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Corolla 1.8G RM144,800; Toyota Corolla 1.8 GR Sport RM149,800.
- Transmission: 1.8G 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT; 1.8 GR Sport 10 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT.
- Wheels and tyres: 1.8G 17-inch alloys with 225/45R17 tyres; 1.8 GR Sport 18-inch alloys with 225/40R18 front and 225/45R18 rear tyres.
- Suspension: 1.8G MacPherson strut front and double wishbone rear; 1.8 GR Sport adds sports-tuned suspension to the same layout.
- Active safety: 1.8G has no blind-spot information system or autonomous braking; 1.
- Climate control: 1.8G dual-zone automatic climate control; 1.8 GR Sport single-zone automatic climate control.
1.8G
- RM5,000 cheaper
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto high beam
- No blind-spot information system
- No pre-collision braking or collision warning
- No sports-tuned suspension or 18-inch wheels
1.8 GR Sport
- Blind-spot monitoring and tyre-pressure monitoring
- TSS pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection at 4-120 km/h
- 18-inch wheels and sports-tuned suspension
- RM5,000 more expensive
- Single-zone rather than dual-zone automatic climate control
- No auto high beam listed for its Bi-LED projector headlamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM144,800✓ | RM149,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM279 | RM279 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,798 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 137 hp at 6,400 rpm | 137 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT | 10 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Gears | — | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,365 kg | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17" Alloy | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Sports-Tuned Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 12.3" Digital Driver's Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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.
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1.8G vs 1.8 GR Sport FAQ
Is the Toyota Corolla 1.8G or Toyota Corolla 1.8 GR Sport better?
The Toyota Corolla 1.8 GR Sport is better for safety equipment, adding blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, tyre-pressure monitoring and pre-collision braking. The 1.8G is better value if those additions are not priorities, as both have 137 hp and 172 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Corolla 1.8 GR Sport costs RM5,000 more than the Toyota Corolla 1.8G: RM149,800 versus RM144,800.
Does the Toyota Corolla 1.8 GR Sport have more power?
No. Both use a 1,798 cc naturally aspirated petrol inline-four producing 137 hp at 6,400 rpm and 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm, driving the front wheels through a CVT.
