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Honda Civic Type R vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile: the short answer
Civic Type R holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.
Hiace Ses'fikile starts ZAR 472,300 cheaperCivic Type R from ZAR 1,021,600 · Hiace Ses'fikile from ZAR 549,300
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Specification
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Maximum Power
Civic Type R315 kW
Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW
Maximum Torque
Civic Type R420 Nm
Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm
Engine Size
Civic Type R1996 cc
Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Civic Type R12 km/l
Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l
Ground Clearance
Civic Type R130 mm
Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm
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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
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
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.
H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
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.
Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Van
Color Note
Sedan
White
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Sedan
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
2080 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Van
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Length
4595 mm
5380 mm
Width
1890 mm
1880 mm
Height
1405 mm
2285 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
123 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
410 l
483 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
3500 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
1420 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
16 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1074 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
890 mm
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Multi-Link
Leaf Spring
Chassis Material
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Leaf Spring
Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
Front Only
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
410 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Standard
Not Available
Aero Kit
Type R Aero Package
-
Climate Zones
Dual Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Drag Coefficient
0.30
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Front Only
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
24 Months
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.3
9.1
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Intercooler
Air-to-Air
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
Front Only
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
60:40
Standard
Rear Wing
Large Performance Wing
Not Available
Rev Matching
Automatic Rev Matching
Not Available
Seat Type
Racing Bucket Seats
Fabric
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Performance Controls
-
Steering Response
Performance Tuned
-
Tail Lamps
LED
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Voice Command
Built-in
Not Available
Voice Command Support
Built-in
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
5.4 sec
18.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Climate Control
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Common Rail 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
Not Available
Lift Gate
Not Available
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
Manual AC
Mirror
All Doors Auto
Front Only
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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
Standard
Rim Size
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Sonar
Front and Rear
Not Available
Sound System
12 Bose Performance
2
Source Model Column
civic-type-r
hiace-sesfike
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
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
base
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Vdc
Performance Tuned
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2494 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
75 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
260 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
272 km/h
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
18.0 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
36.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
293.7 Nm/tonne
125 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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FR
LSD Available
Mechanical LSD
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Short Throw Shifter
5-Speed Manual
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 Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
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
5
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Claimed Mileage
12 km/l
11 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12 km/l
11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
70
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Standard
Traction Control
Performance Tuned
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Performance
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Performance
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
2
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
Standard
TCS
Performance Tuned
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
2
ESC With Traction Control
Performance Tuned
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Seat Material
Alcantara and Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Manual
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
Red Performance Lighting
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60:40
Standard
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
1
60 40 Split Seat
60:40
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual Sport
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Manual
Fabric Seats
Alcantara and Fabric
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
Manual
Driver Seat
Manual Sport
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Petrol
High-capacity 16-seat configuration, basic but durable interior for high daily use
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Fabric
Interior Colours
1
1
Seat Fold Type
60:40
Standard
Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Fabric
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
1
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Bose Performance
2
Navigation System
Built-in
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
-
Voice Recognition
Built-in
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Performance Controls
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
12 Bose Performance
2
Audio System
12 Bose Performance
2
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Built-in
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Not Available
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
1
1
Roof Type
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
Sedan
Van
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Led Taillights
LED
-
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
1
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
Front Only
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
Not Available
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
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
175 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
-
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Tyre Size
265/30 R19
195/75 R16C
Wheel Type
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Tyre Type
Performance Tyres
195/75 R16C
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not Available
Brakes
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Performance
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Performance
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
Not Available
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Performance Controls
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Not Available
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full-Size
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
High
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
24 Months
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
AGM
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
218 g/km
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
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
190
218
CO2 Emissions G Km
190
218
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Real-world City Mileage Min
7 l/100km
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
12.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10 l/100km
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
8
8
Spec
Civic Type R
Hiace Ses'fikile
Ownership Role
Flagship
Base
Price Zar
1021600 ZAR
549300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1021600
549300
Starting Price Zar
1021600
549300
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic Type R and Hiace Ses'fikile 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 Hiace Ses'fikile 37.
Efficiency index: Civic Type R 47 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 45.
Safety-equipment index: Civic Type R 92 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 44.
Practicality index: Civic Type R 53 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 80.
Ownership-cover index: Civic Type R 43 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 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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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
Civic Type R leads by 17 points
Civic Type R holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace Ses'fikile.
Performance
Civic Type R +50
Efficiency
Civic Type R +2
Safety
Civic Type R +48
Practicality
Hiace Ses'fikile +27
Ownership
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Civic Type R
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Civic Type R leads. However, Hiace Ses'fikile 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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