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.
Honda Civic RS vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: the short answer
Santa Fe Hybrid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic RS remains close.
Civic RS starts ZAR 524,900 cheaperCivic RS from ZAR 725,000 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Maximum Power
Civic RS178 kW
Santa Fe Hybrid175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
Civic RS240 Nm
Santa Fe Hybrid367 Nm
Engine Size
Civic RS1498 cc
Santa Fe Hybrid1598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Civic RS16.1 km/l
Santa Fe Hybrid13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Civic RS134 mm
Santa Fe Hybrid177 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Honda Civic RS
1.5T RS CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Civic RS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Civic RS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Based on 11th generation platform
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid 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
Seven-seat SUV
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
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1350 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
4678 mm
4830 mm
Width
1802 mm
1900 mm
Height
1415 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
134 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
495 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
955 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
942 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1074 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Wireless
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
2253 l
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
4
Exhaust Type
Dual Chrome Exhaust
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
7.5
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Climate Control
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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
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
-
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
Not Available
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Bose
Not Available
Source Model Column
civic-rs
santa-fe-hybrid
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
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1598 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
Turbocharged
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
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
240 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
9.5 sec
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
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
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
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
67 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
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
67
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
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
Front and rear
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
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
3
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 Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Interior Colours
6
3
Seat Fold Type
60:40
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
10.2-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Bose
Not Available
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
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
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Halogen
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
SUV
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Halogen
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
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Halogen
Headlights
LED Projector
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
134 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
134 mm
177 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
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
4
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
24 Months
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead-acid
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
3
5
Warranty Kilometers
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
135
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
135
-
Spec
Civic RS
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
725000 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
725000
1249900
Starting Price Zar
725000
1249900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic RS and Santa Fe Hybrid 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: Civic RS 63 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: Civic RS 63 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: Civic RS 92 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: Civic RS 58 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: Civic RS 43 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 65.
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
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 8 points
Santa Fe Hybrid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic RS remains close.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +9
Efficiency
Civic RS +4
Safety
Civic RS +3
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +15
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +22
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Civic RS
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 65 pts for Civic RS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid 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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