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Decision summary
Honda Civic RS vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: the short answer
Civic RS and Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Civic RS
Wraith
Maximum Power
Civic RS178 kW
Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Civic RS240 Nm
Wraith800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Engine Size
Civic RS1498 cc
Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Civic RS16.1 km/l
Wraith6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Civic RS134 mm
Wraith149 mm
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Honda Civic RS
1.5T RS CVT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Civic RS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Performance
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
Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2022
2013
Generation
Based on 11th generation platform
First-generation Wraith fastback coupé; this profile uses the May 2016 World technical specification aligned with the April 2016 South African 6.6T V12 listing.
Facelift History
Introduced with latest Civic generation
No facelift attribution is made; this archive profile is tied to the May 2016 World technical specification rather than the different 2013 launch figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2016
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Sedan
Coupe
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Grey
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Sedan
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Tare Mass Kg
1350 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Passenger car
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Length
4678 mm
5285 mm
Width
1802 mm
1947 mm
Height
1415 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
134 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
134 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
495 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
955 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1074 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
937 mm
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Not confirmed
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
Not confirmed
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
495 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Climate Zones
Dual Zone Climate Control
Not confirmed
Drag Coefficient
0.27
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Keyless ignition
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Keyless ignition
Engine Warranty
24 Months
Not confirmed
Exhaust Type
Dual Chrome Exhaust
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Intercooler
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Rear Seat Split
60:40
Not confirmed
Ride Mode Selection
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Sport Seats
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Audio and Cruise
Not confirmed
Tail Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Built-in
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
8.5 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Dual Zone Climate Control
Not confirmed
Mirror
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear LED Combination Taillights
LED
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Sonar
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
12 Bose
18
Source Model Column
civic-rs
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Smart Key
Comfort Entry keyless access
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
6592 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
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
178 kW
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
240 Nm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 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
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
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
197 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.8 Nm/tonne
339 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
Wraith
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.813
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Paddle Shifters
Automatic with Low selector mode; no manual override
Drivetrain
4x2
RWD
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
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
12 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
83 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
83
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
580.42 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
446.61 km
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Standard
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Head and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Active Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Visual and audible iBrake warning
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Seat Material
Leather
Natural-grain leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Front
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Optional front ventilated seats
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Not confirmed
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Multi-color
Optional 1,340-fibre Starlight Headliner
Folding Rear Seats
60:40
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Electric
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Fabric Seats
Leather
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Electric
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Driver Seat
Driver Electric
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium sporty interior
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
6
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
60:40
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leather
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Infotainment System
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
12 Bose
18
Navigation System
Built-in
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Classic analogue instruments; no tachometer
USB Ports
Not Available
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and Cruise
Not confirmed
Voice Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and Cruise
Not confirmed
Infotainment Display
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
12 Bose
18
Audio System
12 Bose
Not confirmed
Display Audio
10.2-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Adaptive headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Bespoke paint with optional two-tone treatment
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
Not confirmed
Body Type
Sedan
Not confirmed
DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Adaptive headlights
Led Taillights
LED
Not confirmed
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Headlamps
LED Projector
Adaptive headlights
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Adaptive headlights
Headlights
LED Projector
Adaptive headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Approach Angle
-
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
-
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
134 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
134 mm
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Tyre Size
235/40 R18
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
Not confirmed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Not confirmed
Tyre Type
235/40 R18
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and Cruise
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Audio and Cruise
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
18-inch Alloy
Not confirmed
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
24 Months
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan
24 Months
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Accessory Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Warranty Years
3
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
3
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
3
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km
327 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
135
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
135
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world City Mileage Max
12 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
14 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
17 l/100km
Not confirmed
Owner Review Count
19
Not confirmed
Spec
Civic RS
Wraith
Ownership Role
Top
Historical South African new-car derivative documented locally from 2013 and still offered new in 2020; the March 2022 global order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
725000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
725000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
725000
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic RS and Wraith 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 Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: Civic RS 63 vs Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: Civic RS 92 vs Wraith 87.
Practicality index: Civic RS 58 vs Wraith 58.
Ownership-cover index: Civic RS 43 vs Wraith 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.
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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
Wraith leads by 6 points
Civic RS and Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
Civic RS
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 65 pts for Civic RS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Wraith 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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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.
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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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