Dongfeng 007 vs Honda Civic Type R

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 929,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 640 Nm
VS
Honda Civic Type R in South Africa

Honda Civic Type R

2.0T Type R Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,021,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 315 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Honda Civic Type R: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.

007 starts ZAR 222,600 cheaper 007 from ZAR 799,000 · Civic Type R from ZAR 1,021,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Civic Type R
Maximum Power 007400 kW Civic Type R315 kW
Maximum Torque 007640 Nm Civic Type R420 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Civic Type R1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 007Not Applicable Civic Type R12 km/l
Ground Clearance 007150 mm Civic Type R130 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Civic Type R

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Civic Type R

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 Civic Type R
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation Current South African 007 generation 2.0L VTEC Turbo: 235 kW / 420 Nm. 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Top speed 275 km/h. 6-speed manual only — no automatic option.
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced FL5 generation launched globally in 2023 — sixth generation Type R. Major redesign from the aggressive FK8. Cleaner exterior with mature styling but improved performance.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Electric Fastback Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Sedan
Color Note - Sedan
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1430 kg
Spec 007 Civic Type R
Length 4880 mm 4595 mm
Width 1895 mm 1890 mm
Height 1460 mm 1405 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 135 mm 123 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 47 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 410 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 1850 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 420 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 998 mm
Rear Headroom 945 mm 942 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1074 mm
Rear Legroom 930 mm 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Civic Type R comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs Civic Type R 87.

Efficiency index: 007 31 vs Civic Type R 47.

Safety-equipment index: 007 95 vs Civic Type R 92.

Practicality index: 007 60 vs Civic Type R 53.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Civic Type R 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 8 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 83% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

007

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 100
Efficiency 31
Safety 95
Practicality 60
Leads by 8 points
67
#2

Civic Type R

87% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Ownership 43
Performance 87
Efficiency 47
Safety 92
Practicality 53
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +13 Efficiency Civic Type R +16 Safety 007 +3 Practicality 007 +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 60/100

Civic Type R

Performance 87/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 67 pts for Civic Type R

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Civic Type R may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs Civic Type R questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.