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.
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.
03T starts ZAR 381,700 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Civic Type R from ZAR 1,021,600
Five key differences
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Specification
03T
Civic Type R
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Civic Type R315 kW
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Civic Type R420 Nm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Civic Type R1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Civic Type R12 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Civic Type R130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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iCAUR 03T
2WD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Civic Type R
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Civic Type R
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T 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.
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Sedan
Facelift History
-
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
-
2023
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
Sedan
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1430 kg
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Length
4433 mm
4595 mm
Width
1916 mm
1890 mm
Height
1741 mm
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
123 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
47 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
410 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1850 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
420 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
942 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1074 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
950 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
9.8:1
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW
315 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
420 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
150 km/h
272 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
5.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
293.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Short Throw Shifter
Drivetrain
2WD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
4x2
Transmission Speeds
1
6
LSD Available
-
Mechanical LSD
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
11 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
47 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
47
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Performance Tuned
Traction Control
Yes
Performance Tuned
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Performance
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Front and Rear
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
BA
Yes
Performance
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Performance Tuned
TCS
Yes
Performance Tuned
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Performance Tuned
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Seat Material
Leather seats
Alcantara and Fabric
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Front
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Red Performance Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Manual Sport
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Manual Sport
Seat Trim
Leather
Alcantara and Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual Sport
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
1
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual Sport
Fabric Seats
-
Alcantara and Fabric
Driver Seat
-
Manual Sport
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Petrol
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Alcantara and Fabric
Interior Colours
-
1
Seat Fold Type
-
60:40
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Dual Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Not Available
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Dual Zone Climate Control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
410 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Standard
Aero Kit
-
Type R Aero Package
Climate Zones
-
Dual Zone Climate Control
Drag Coefficient
-
0.30
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.3
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Intercooler
-
Air-to-Air
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Standard
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40
Rear Wing
-
Large Performance Wing
Rev Matching
-
Automatic Rev Matching
Seat Type
-
Racing Bucket Seats
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Performance Controls
Steering Response
-
Performance Tuned
Tail Lamps
-
LED
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
5.4 sec
Air Conditioning
Power air conditioner
Dual Zone Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Dual Zone Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
LED
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
19 in
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
8
12 Bose Performance
Source Model Column
-
civic-type-r
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Reinforced Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Performance Tuned
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
12 Bose Performance
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.6 in
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Performance Controls
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6 in
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Performance Controls
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
8
12 Bose Performance
Audio System
-
12 Bose Performance
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
1
Headlights
Yes
LED Projector
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Large Performance Wing
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
LED Projector
Led Taillights
-
LED
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Yes
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Large Performance Wing
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
265/30 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
Performance Tyres
Wheel Diameter
19 in
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Performance
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Performance
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Performance Controls
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Adaptive
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Performance Controls
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Reinforced Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Reinforced Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
190 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
190
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
190
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
24 Months
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
High
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
AGM
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Flagship
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
1021600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
639900
1021600
Starting Price Zar
639900
1021600
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
03T
Civic Type R
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T 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: 03T 51 vs Civic Type R 87.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Civic Type R 47.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Civic Type R 92.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Civic Type R 53.
Ownership-cover index: 03T 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 8 points
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.
Performance
Civic Type R +36
Efficiency
03T +52
Safety
03T +1
Practicality
03T +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Civic Type R
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T 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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