A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Which One's Right for You?
Civic RS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ghost Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Model Introduced Year
2022
-
Generation
Based on 11th generation platform
Second-generation Ghost Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Introduced with latest Civic generation
Ghost Extended joined the second-generation Ghost family globally in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Extended Series II in October 2024; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Grey
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
1350 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Length
4678 mm
5715 mm
Width
1802 mm
1998 mm
Height
1415 mm
1574 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
3465 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
134 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
495 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.8 m
Front Headroom
955 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1074 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
1245 mm
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
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
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
495 l
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
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
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
24 Months
-
Exhaust Type
Dual Chrome Exhaust
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intercooler
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
No
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
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
Automatic four-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
18-inch Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Bose
16
Source Model Column
civic-rs
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Comfort Access keyless entry
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
178 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
240 Nm
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
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
AWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco Normal Sport
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
131.9 kW/tonne
165 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.8 Nm/tonne
334 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
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Paddle Shifters
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
4x2
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
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
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
6.33 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
6.33 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
570-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
6
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
6
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Ghost family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Lights
LED Projector
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
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
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Seat Material
Leather
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
-
Heated Seats
Front
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi-color
Bespoke Starlight Headliner available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
6
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Electric
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Fabric Seats
Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver Seat
Driver Electric
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium sporty interior
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Interior Colours
6
-
Seat Fold Type
60:40
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Placed Perforation leather seat design available
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Infotainment System
10.2-inch Touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
12 Bose
16
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto compatibility
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and Cruise
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and Cruise
-
Infotainment Display
10.2-inch Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
12 Bose
16
Audio System
12 Bose
-
Display Audio
10.2-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Bespoke exterior colour commissions
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
DRL
LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights
Led Taillights
LED
-
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
-
Headlamps
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights
Headlight Type
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights
Headlights
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
No
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
134 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
134 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
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Tyre Size
235/40 R18
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
235/40 R18
-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
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
Low tyre-pressure warning
Wheel Material
18-inch Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
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
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan
24 Months
4 years / unlimited km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead Acid
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
Warranty Years
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km
358 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
135
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
135
-
Spec
Civic RS
Ghost Extended
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
Ghost Extended
Ownership Role
Top
Rear-space-focused Ghost for mixed owner-driven and chauffeur use
Price Zar
725000 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
725000
-
Starting Price Zar
725000
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic RS and Ghost Extended comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Civic RS 63 vs Ghost Extended 100.
Efficiency index: Civic RS 63 vs Ghost Extended 29.
Safety-equipment index: Civic RS 92 vs Ghost Extended 99.
Practicality index: Civic RS 58 vs Ghost Extended 63.
Ownership-cover index: Civic RS 43 vs Ghost Extended not separately scored.
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
Ghost Extended leads by 11 points
Ghost Extended has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic RS remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost Extended
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Civic RS
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost Extended
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for Civic RS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost Extended leads. However, Civic RS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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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