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Civic Type R
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Spec
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Civic Type R
Model Introduced Year
2018
2023
Generation
Based on Honda’s compact car platform optimized for affordability, efficiency, and ease of use
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
Introduced in South Africa as a practical entry sedan with minor updates over time in features and safety
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
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Red, Blue
Sedan
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
954 kg
1430 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Length
3995 mm
4595 mm
Width
1695 mm
1890 mm
Height
1498 mm
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
123 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
47 l
Boot/Cargo Space
420 l
410 l
Kerb Weight
954 kg
1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1380 kg
1850 kg
Payload Capacity
426 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
900 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
942 mm
Front Legroom
770 mm
1074 mm
Rear Legroom
920 mm
950 mm
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Reinforced Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Reinforced Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Remote Key
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
420 l
410 l
AC Type
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Standard
Climate Zones
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
24 Months
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.5
8.3
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirrors
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
Automatic Rev Matching
Seat Type
Premium Fabric
Racing Bucket Seats
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Not Available
Built-in
Voice Command Support
Not Available
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
5.4 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Remote Key
Smart Key
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual
Dual Zone Climate Control
Mirror
All Doors
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Remote Key
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Remote Key
Smart Key
Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
Front and Rear
Sound System
4
12 Bose Performance
Source Model Column
amaze
civic-type-r
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Reinforced Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Remote Key
Smart Key
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
Standard
Performance Tuned
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Remote Key
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
Remote Key
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Aero Kit
-
Type R Aero Package
Drag Coefficient
-
0.30
Intercooler
-
Air-to-Air
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40
Rear Wing
-
Large Performance Wing
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Performance Controls
Steering Response
-
Performance Tuned
Tail Lamps
-
LED
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Standard
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
LED
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
9.8:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
66 kW
315 kW
Maximum Torque
110 Nm
420 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
170 km/h
272 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
5.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.3 kW/tonne
220.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.2 Nm/tonne
293.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Mechanical LSD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Short Throw Shifter
Drivetrain
4x2
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
12 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
19 km/l
11 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
47 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
12 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
47
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Performance Tuned
Traction Control
Standard
Performance Tuned
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Performance
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Performance
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Performance Tuned
TCS
Standard
Performance Tuned
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
6
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Performance Tuned
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Rear
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
Alcantara and Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual Sport
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Red Performance Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
1
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual Sport
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual Sport
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
Alcantara and Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual Sport
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual Sport
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Functional cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable seating, and practical storage spaces
Petrol
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Alcantara and Fabric
Interior Colours
5
1
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Alcantara and Fabric
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Seat Fold Type
-
60:40
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
12 Bose Performance
Navigation System
Not Available
Built-in
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
4
12 Bose Performance
Audio System
4
12 Bose Performance
Display Audio
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Not Available
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Performance Controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Performance Controls
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
LED Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
5
1
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Front
LED
Front Fog Lights
Front
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Front
LED
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Headlamps
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Headlights
Halogen Projector
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
-
Large Performance Wing
Led Taillights
-
LED
Rear Spoiler
-
Large Performance Wing
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Approach Angle
16 deg
-
Departure Angle
18 deg
-
Wading Depth
300 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
300 mm
-
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
265/30 R19
Wheel Type
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Tyre Type
175/65 R15
Performance Tyres
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Standard
Brakes
Disc
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Performance
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Performance
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Wheels
15-inch Wheel Covers
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Performance Controls
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Performance Controls
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Low
High
Battery Warranty
24 Months
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
24 Months
Service Plan
24 Months
24 Months
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
10000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
AGM
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Warranty Years
3
3
Warranty Kilometers
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km
190 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
122
190
CO2 Emissions G Km
122
190
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
21 l/100km
12 l/100km
Owner Review Count
22
8
Spec
Amaze
Civic Type R
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
1021600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
289900
1021600
Starting Price Zar
289900
1021600
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amaze 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: Amaze 26 vs Civic Type R 87.
Efficiency index: Amaze 69 vs Civic Type R 47.
Safety-equipment index: Amaze 50 vs Civic Type R 92.
Practicality index: Amaze 56 vs Civic Type R 53.
Ownership-cover index: Amaze 43 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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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
Civic Type R leads by 19 points
Civic Type R holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Amaze.
Performance
Civic Type R +61
Efficiency
Amaze +22
Safety
Civic Type R +42
Practicality
Amaze +3
Ownership
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
Amaze
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Civic Type R
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 48 pts for Amaze
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Civic Type R leads. However, Amaze may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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