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Which One's Right for You?
Civic Type R
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ghost
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 Type R
Ghost
Model Introduced Year
2023
2020
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.
Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
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.
The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
Sedan
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Length
4595 mm
5545 mm
Width
1890 mm
1998 mm
Height
1405 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
123 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
410 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
640 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1074 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
1075 mm
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis 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
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
-
Chassis Material
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive Dual Axis 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
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
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
Keyless start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
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
410 l
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Standard
-
Aero Kit
Type R Aero Package
-
Climate Zones
Dual Zone Climate Control
-
Drag Coefficient
0.30
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Keyless start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Keyless start
Engine Warranty
24 Months
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.3
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intercooler
Air-to-Air
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Performance Data Logger
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless start
Rear Seat Split
60:40
-
Rear Wing
Large Performance Wing
-
Rev Matching
Automatic Rev Matching
-
Seat Type
Racing Bucket Seats
-
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
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
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Bose Performance
16
Source Model Column
civic-type-r
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Reinforced 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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Smart Key
Comfort Access keyless entry
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
-
Vdc
Performance Tuned
-
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 Type R
Ghost
Engine
2-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
1996 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
9.8:1
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
315 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 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
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
272 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
220.3 kW/tonne
168.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
293.7 Nm/tonne
341.4 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
Ghost
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Mechanical LSD
-
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
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Short Throw Shifter
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
6-Speed Manual
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
6
8
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Claimed Mileage
12 km/l
6.37 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
11 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
12 km/l
6.37 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
573-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.7 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Performance Tuned
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
Performance
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front 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
Performance
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
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Performance Tuned
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
Performance Tuned
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
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 Type R
Ghost
Seat Material
Alcantara and Fabric
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
-
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
Red Performance Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with celestial design
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
1
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual Sport
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Fabric Seats
Alcantara and Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver Seat
Manual Sport
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Petrol
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
-
Interior Colours
1
-
Seat Fold Type
60:40
-
Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Infotainment System
9-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 Performance
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
Performance Controls
-
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Audio Controls On Steering
Performance Controls
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Audio Speakers
12 Bose Performance
16
Audio System
12 Bose Performance
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
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
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Roof Type
Not Available
-
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 with more than 600 m illuminated range
Led Taillights
LED
-
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
-
Headlamps
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Headlight Type
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Headlights
LED Projector
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
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
130 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
130 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 Type R
Ghost
Tyre Size
265/30 R19
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
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Brembo 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
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Brake Type Front
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
Performance Tyres
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Brakes
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Performance
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Wheel Material
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
High
-
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
AGM
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
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 Type R
Ghost
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
357 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
190
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
190
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Ghost
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
Ghost
Ownership Role
Flagship
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
Price Zar
1021600 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
1021600
-
Starting Price Zar
1021600
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic Type R and Ghost 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 Type R 87 vs Ghost 100.
Efficiency index: Civic Type R 47 vs Ghost 30.
Safety-equipment index: Civic Type R 92 vs Ghost 99.
Practicality index: Civic Type R 53 vs Ghost 64.
Ownership-cover index: Civic Type R 43 vs Ghost 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 leads by 9 points
Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.
Performance
Ghost +13
Efficiency
Civic Type R +17
Safety
Ghost +7
Practicality
Ghost +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
30/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
64/100
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for Civic Type R
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, Civic Type R may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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