Honda Civic RS vs Volkswagen Crafter
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.
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Volkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
Diesel
Current
ZAR 1,406,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW
🔧 340 Nm
⛽ 16.7 km/l
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Decision summary
Honda Civic RS vs Volkswagen Crafter: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Civic RS starts ZAR 136,200 cheaper
Civic RS from ZAR 725,000 · Crafter from ZAR 861,200
Five key differences
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| Specification | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Civic RS178 kW | Crafter103 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Civic RS240 Nm | Crafter340 Nm |
| Engine Size | Civic RS1498 cc | Crafter1968 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Civic RS16.1 km/l | Crafter16.7 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Civic RS134 mm | Crafter195 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Volkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | Current local generation year not confirmed |
| Generation | Based on 11th generation platform | Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. |
| Facelift History | Introduced with latest Civic generation | Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Sedan | Van |
| Color Note | White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Grey | Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. |
| Dealer Stock Note | Top grade in the South Africa lineup | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Model Year | 2026 | Current |
| Production Status | active | published |
| Segment | Sedan | Van |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1350 kg | GVM class 5000 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Sedan | Van |
| Drivetrain Note | - | 4x2 configuration for the local line-up |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4678 mm | 7391 mm |
| Width | 1802 mm | 2040 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm | 2590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 4490 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 134 mm | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 134 mm | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 495 l | - |
| Kerb Weight | 1350 kg | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1800 kg | 6000 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 430 kg | - |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | - |
| Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | - |
| Front Headroom | 955 mm | - |
| Rear Headroom | 942 mm | - |
| Front Legroom | 1074 mm | - |
| Rear Legroom | 950 mm | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Not Available |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Not Available |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | - |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Steering | - |
| Steering Column | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Front Spring Type | MacPherson Strut | - |
| Rear Spring Type | Multi-Link | - |
| Chassis Material | Monocoque | - |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Multi-Link | - |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link | Not Available |
| Suspension | MacPherson Strut | - |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Climate Control | Not Available |
| Power Windows | All Doors Auto | Not Available |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Standard | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | LED Projector | - |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 495 l | Not Applicable |
| AC Type | Dual Zone Climate Control | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | Dual Zone Climate Control | - |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.27 | - |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | All Doors Auto | - |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Standard | - |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | 24 Months | - |
| Exhaust Type | Dual Chrome Exhaust | - |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 6.2 | 6-8 |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | - |
| Intercooler | Standard | - |
| Panoramic Roof | Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | All Doors Auto | - |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Seat Split | 60:40 | - |
| Ride Mode Selection | Standard | - |
| Seat Type | Sport Seats | - |
| Skid Plates | Not Available | - |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio and Cruise | - |
| Tail Lamps | LED | - |
| Telescopic Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Tilt Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Voice Command | Standard | - |
| Voice Command Support | Built-in | - |
| Accelerator 0 100 | 8.5 sec | - |
| Air Conditioning | Dual Zone Climate Control | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not Available | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | Not Available | Not Available |
| Common Rail 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 | Smart Key | - |
| Lift Gate | 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 | Dual Zone Climate Control | - |
| Mirror | All Doors Auto | - |
| One Pedal Driving | Not Available | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Smart Key | - |
| Powered Tailgate | Not Available | - |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Standard | - |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | LED | - |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not Available | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Smart Key | - |
| Rim Size | 18-inch Alloy | Not Available |
| Sonar | Front and Rear | - |
| Sound System | 12 Bose | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | civic-rs | crafter |
| Sports Bar | Not Available | Not Available |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Sub Frame | 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 | Standard | Not Available |
| Trim Level | top | flagship |
| Unlocking | Smart Key | Not Available |
| Variant Role | Core range derivative | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | Standard | - |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not Available | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not Available | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Smart Key | - |
| Walk Away Lock | Smart Key | - |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | Not Available |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Standard |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Standard |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | Standard |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Standard |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1498 cc | 1968 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | 16 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 178 kW | 103 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 240 Nm | 340 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 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Transmission | CVT | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco Normal Sport | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 131.9 kW/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 177.8 Nm/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 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 | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | CVT Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front Wheel Drive | 4x2 |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 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 | Not Applicable | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Continuously Variable Transmission | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Paddle Shifters | Automatic |
| 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 | Automatic |
| 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 | Not Applicable | 8 |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 16.1 km/l | 16.7 km/l |
| City Mileage | 12 km/l | 13.6 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 16 km/l | 19.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 l | 75 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 | Not Applicable |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 16.1 km/l | 16.7 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 47 | 75 |
| 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 | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | Driver and front passenger airbags |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Traction Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Not Available |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | Not Available |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Standard | - |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| AEB | Standard | Not Available |
| BA | Standard | Not Available |
| Brake Override System | Not Available | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | 6 | Not Available |
| EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Not Available |
| Passenger Airbag | 6 | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Available | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Standard | Not Available |
| TCS | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | - |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Standard | - |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | 6 | - |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | 6 | - |
| ESC With Traction Control | Standard | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Adaptive | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Standard | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | LED Projector | - |
| Auto Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| EV Mode | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Standard | - |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| 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 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment | Driver Electric | - |
| Heated Seats | Front | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Steering | - |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Ambient Lighting | Multi-color | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60:40 | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard | - |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Interior Colour Options | 6 | Black |
| 60 40 Split Seat | 60:40 | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Driver Electric | - |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Driver Electric | Not Applicable |
| Fabric Seats | Leather | Cloth |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Driver Electric | Not Applicable |
| Driver Seat | Driver Electric | - |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Premium sporty interior | Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included. |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Leather | - |
| Interior Colours | 6 | Black |
| Seat Fold Type | 60:40 | - |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth |
| Cup Holders | - | Standard |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | SYNC |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Not Available |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 12 Bose | Not Available |
| Navigation System | Built-in | - |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Not Available |
| Wireless Android Auto | Wireless | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Audio and Cruise | - |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | - |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | SYNC |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Audio and Cruise | - |
| Infotainment Display | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | - |
| Audio Speakers | 12 Bose | Not Available |
| Audio System | 12 Bose | - |
| Display Audio | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | - |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | SYNC |
| Connected Services | Standard | SYNC |
| Voice Control | Standard | - |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Wireless | Bluetooth |
| Touchscreen | 10.2-inch Touchscreen | SYNC |
| FM Radio | - | Standard |
| Audio | - | AM/FM stereo |
| Radio | - | AM/FM |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | 3 |
| Roof Type | Electric Sunroof | - |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| DRL | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lights | LED | - |
| Front Fog Lights | LED | - |
| Led Headlights | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Led Taillights | LED | - |
| Auto Headlights | LED Projector | - |
| Automatic Headlamps | LED Projector | - |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Electric Sunroof | - |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | All Doors Auto | - |
| Front Fog Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Headlamp Levelling | LED Projector | - |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Headlight Type | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Headlights | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Load Bed Liner | Not Available | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | - | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | Not Available | - |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | - |
| Breakover Angle | Not Available | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | - |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | 134 mm | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 134 mm | 195 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 | - | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 235/40 R18 | Not Available |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wheel Rim Size | 18-inch Alloy | Not Available |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | - |
| Brake Type Rear | Disc | - |
| Tyre Type | 235/40 R18 | - |
| Wheel Diameter | 18-inch Alloy | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Standard | - |
| Brakes | Ventilated Disc | - |
| Cornering Brake Control | Standard | - |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not Available | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Standard | - |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Audio and Cruise | - |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Adaptive | - |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Audio and Cruise | - |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Standard | - |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Wheel Material | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Wheels | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 10000 km / 12 months | - |
| Approx Service Cost | Moderate | - |
| Battery Warranty | 24 Months | - |
| Maintenance Plan | 24 Months | - |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10000 km / 12 months | - |
| Service Plan Duration | 24 Months | Not Available |
| Service Plan Distance | 24 Months | Not Available |
| Service Plan | 24 Months | Not Available |
| Service Intervals | 10000 km / 12 months | - |
| Accessory Battery Type | Lead Acid | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 | 3 years / 120 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 | 3 years / 120 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | - |
| Basic Warranty | 3 | 3 years / 120 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | - |
| Warranty | 3 | 3 years / 120 000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 135 g/km | 193238 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Standard | - |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Petrol | Diesel |
| Particulate Filter | Not Available | - |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 6 | - |
| Idle CO2 Output | 135 | 193238 |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | 135 | 193238 |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 10 l/100km | - |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 12 l/100km | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 14 l/100km | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 17 l/100km | - |
| Owner Review Count | 19 | - |
| Spec | Civic RS | Crafter |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Top | South Africa market model |
| Price Zar | 725000 ZAR | 1406000 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current listed price | Active local lineup |
| Starting Price | 725000 | 1406000 |
| Starting Price Zar | 725000 | 1406000 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic RS and Crafter comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
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What the evidence means
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Civic RS vs Crafter 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.