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 Type R vs Toyota Coaster: the short answer
Civic Type R and Coaster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Civic Type R starts ZAR 186,000 cheaperCivic Type R from ZAR 1,021,600 · Coaster from ZAR 1,207,600
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Civic Type R
Coaster
Maximum Power
Civic Type R315 kW
Coaster110 kW
Maximum Torque
Civic Type R420 Nm
Coaster420 Nm
Engine Size
Civic Type R1996 cc
Coaster2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Civic Type R12 km/l
Coaster7.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Civic Type R130 mm
Coaster180 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 Type R
2.0T Type R Manual
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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)
Specification evidence leader
Civic Type R
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Coaster
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Civic Type R
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Coaster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
2.0L VTEC Turbo: 235 kW / 420 Nm. 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Top speed 275 km/h. 6-speed manual only — no automatic option.
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
FL5 generation launched globally in 2023 — sixth generation Type R. Major redesign from the aggressive FK8. Cleaner exterior with mature styling but improved performance.
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
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Midibus
Color Note
Sedan
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Bus
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
3670 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Bus
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Length
4595 mm
6990 mm
Width
1890 mm
2080 mm
Height
1405 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
3935 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
123 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
95 l
Boot/Cargo Space
410 l
472 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
3670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
5325 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
1655 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
23 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
981 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
953 mm
Front Legroom
1074 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
896 mm
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Leaf spring
Chassis Type
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Standard
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
Leaf spring
Chassis Material
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Leaf spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Leaf spring
Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Double wishbone
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
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
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
410 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Adaptive Dampers
Standard
Not Available
Aero Kit
Type R Aero Package
-
Climate Zones
Dual Zone Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Drag Coefficient
0.30
-
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
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.3
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intercooler
Air-to-Air
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
60:40
-
Rear Wing
Large Performance Wing
-
Rev Matching
Automatic Rev Matching
Not Available
Seat Type
Racing Bucket Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Performance Controls
-
Steering Response
Performance Tuned
-
Tail Lamps
LED
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Built-in
-
Voice Command Support
Built-in
-
Accelerator 0 100
5.4 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
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
Overhead vents for all seats
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
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Bose Performance
Not Available
Source Model Column
civic-type-r
coaster
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
top
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Core range derivative
Vdc
Performance Tuned
-
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
Cabin Heating
-
Available above all seats
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
315 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
420 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
272 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
220.3 kW/tonne
30 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
293.7 Nm/tonne
114.4 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 Type R
Coaster
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
RWD/
LSD Available
Mechanical LSD
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
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Short Throw Shifter
Automatic
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
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
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
RWD/
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Claimed Mileage
12 km/l
7.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
6.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
11 km/l
8.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
95 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12 km/l
7.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
95
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 Type R
Coaster
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Not Available
Traction Control
Performance Tuned
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
Performance
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
Performance
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Not Available
TCS
Performance Tuned
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
Performance Tuned
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
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 Type R
Coaster
Seat Material
Alcantara and Fabric
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Standard
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Red Performance Lighting
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
1
3
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual Sport
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Alcantara and Fabric
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Not Applicable
Driver Seat
Manual Sport
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Petrol
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Interior Colours
1
3
Seat Fold Type
60:40
-
Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Rear USB Ports
-
Standard
Floor Trim
-
Grey PVC
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Bose Performance
Not Available
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
-
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
Performance Controls
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Audio Speakers
12 Bose Performance
Not Available
Audio System
12 Bose Performance
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Connected Services
Standard
Toyota Connect
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Standard
AUX Input
-
Standard
Rear Usb
-
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
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
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
3
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
Bus
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
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
1
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
-
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
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
130 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
185 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 Type R
Coaster
Tyre Size
265/30 R19
Not Available
Wheel Type
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
Performance Tyres
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Performance
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Performance
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Performance Controls
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
High
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
9 services / 90 000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan
24 Months
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
AGM
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
Not Applicable
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
190
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
190
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Real-world City Mileage Min
7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Coaster
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
1021600 ZAR
1207600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1021600
1207600
Starting Price Zar
1021600
1207600
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic Type R and Coaster 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 Type R 87 vs Coaster 64.
Efficiency index: Civic Type R 47 vs Coaster 38.
Safety-equipment index: Civic Type R 92 vs Coaster 88.
Practicality index: Civic Type R 53 vs Coaster 76.
Ownership-cover index: Civic Type R 43 vs Coaster 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Civic Type R leads by 3 points
Civic Type R and Coaster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Civic Type R +23
Efficiency
Civic Type R +9
Safety
Civic Type R +4
Practicality
Coaster +23
Ownership
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Civic Type R
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Civic Type R leads. However, Coaster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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