Toyota GR Yaris or VW Golf R Mk8? They're rivals, so owners often weigh one against the other. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Toyota GR Yaris | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2020– (updated 2024) | 2021– |
| Engine | 1.6 G16E-GTS turbo three-cylinder | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 |
| Stock power | 261 PS / 360 Nm; 2024 on 280 PS / 390 Nm (EU) | 315 hp / 310 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Toyota GR Yaris | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 261–280 PS | 315 hp |
| Stage 1 | 300–310 hp | 386–442 hp |
| Stage 2 | 320–350 hp | 410–455 hp |
| Stage 3 | 360–435 hp | 500+ hp |
| Stage 4 | 415–470 hp | 600+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Toyota GR Yaris | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Forge remap £400, done at Forge; Toyota's GR Performance Software ¥99,000–¥265,100 in Japan. | APR $600, or $1,600 as APR Plus with a powertrain warranty; Unitronic CAD 700 at a Canadian dealer (its gearbox tune and intercooler are extra). |
| Stage 2 | Eventuri intake £1,344–£1,450 (Collins Performance); Milltek filter-back exhaust £1,131.04 on sale (VUDU); Mishimoto intercooler for the GR Corolla $799.95 (Subimods). | the same APR file ($600); Unitronic Stage 2 CAD 750; APR intake $450. |
| Stage 3 | Artec Sport 400 turbo kit £3,200 before VAT (£3,840 with VAT) at Garage Whifbitz. | — |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Toyota GR Yaris reaches 415–470 hp and the VW Golf R Mk8 600+ hp.