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 GWM H6 PHEV: the short answer
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Civic Type R.
H6 PHEV starts ZAR 321,700 cheaperCivic Type R from ZAR 1,021,600 · H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Maximum Power
Civic Type R315 kW
H6 PHEV268 kW
Maximum Torque
Civic Type R420 Nm
H6 PHEV760 Nm
Engine Size
Civic Type R1996 cc
H6 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Civic Type R12 km/l
H6 PHEV90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Civic Type R130 mm
H6 PHEV170 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)
Civic Type R
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
H6 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Civic Type R
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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 Type R
H6 PHEV
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 H6 PHEV 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
SUV
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
1946 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Length
4595 mm
4703 mm
Width
1890 mm
1886 mm
Height
1405 mm
1730 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
123 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
410 l
560 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
2400 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.0 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1074 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
900 mm
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
-
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Dual-zone
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
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
1445 l
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Dual-zone
Adaptive Dampers
Standard
Not Available
Aero Kit
Type R Aero Package
-
Climate Zones
Dual Zone Climate Control
Dual-zone
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
5
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.3
-
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
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
Dual-zone
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
Dual-zone
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
Not Available
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Bose Performance
9
Source Model Column
civic-type-r
h6-phev
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
540-degree panoramic camera
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
flagship
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Flagship / premium 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
Standard
Heads Up Display
-
Full-colour
Digital Speedometer
-
10.25-inch
Heated Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1500 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
9.8:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
315 kW
268 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
760 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
272 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
220.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
293.7 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
19.1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
106 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Short Throw Shifter
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
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
-
Differential Type Rear
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
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
12 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
11 km/l
16.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
55 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
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Over 1000 km
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
H6 PHEV
Airbags
6
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Not Available
Traction Control
Performance Tuned
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
Standard
BA
Performance
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
Not Available
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
Performance Tuned
Not Available
TCS
Performance Tuned
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Performance Tuned
-
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
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
540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
540-degree panoramic camera
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Seat Material
Alcantara and Fabric
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
-
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
-
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
-
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 H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
-
Interior Colours
1
3
Seat Fold Type
60:40
-
Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
10.25-inch
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
12 Bose Performance
9
Navigation System
Built-in
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
-
Voice Recognition
Built-in
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Audio Controls On Steering
Performance Controls
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Audio Speakers
12 Bose Performance
9
Audio System
12 Bose Performance
9
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Connected Services
Standard
Wireless
Voice Control
Built-in
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Coffee OS
Head Up Display
-
Full-colour
Multi Information Display
-
10.25-inch
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
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
SUV
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
3
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
H6 PHEV
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
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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
130 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
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
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
H6 PHEV
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
High
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
24 Months
8 years / 150 000 km
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
10,000 km
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan
24 Months
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
12 months / 15 000 km
Accessory Battery Type
AGM
-
First Service At
-
5000
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
Warranty Years
3
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years
Basic Warranty
3
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years
Warranty
3
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
PHEV
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
190
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
190
0
Spec
Civic Type R
H6 PHEV
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
H6 PHEV
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
1021600 ZAR
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1021600
749900
Starting Price Zar
1021600
749900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic Type R and H6 PHEV 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 H6 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: Civic Type R 47 vs H6 PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: Civic Type R 92 vs H6 PHEV 90.
Practicality index: Civic Type R 53 vs H6 PHEV 66.
Ownership-cover index: Civic Type R 43 vs H6 PHEV 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
H6 PHEV leads by 17 points
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Civic Type R.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 67 pts for Civic Type R
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV 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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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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