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Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2023
2016
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.
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
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.
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Fastback
Color Note
Sedan
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
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
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1430 kg
1660 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Length
4595 mm
4811 mm
Width
1890 mm
1915 mm
Height
1405 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2735 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
123 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
410 l
408 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
-
Rear Headroom
942 mm
-
Front Legroom
1074 mm
-
Rear Legroom
950 mm
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1607 mm
Front Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Independent Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Reinforced Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
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
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Independent Multi-Link
Suspension
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
-
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic AC
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
410 l
408 l
AC Type
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic AC
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
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
24 Months
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.3
7.8
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intercooler
Air-to-Air
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Split
60:40
-
Rear Wing
Large Performance Wing
-
Rev Matching
Automatic Rev Matching
-
Seat Type
Racing Bucket Seats
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Performance Controls
-
Steering Response
Performance Tuned
-
Tail Lamps
LED
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and telescopic
Voice Command
Built-in
Standard
Voice Command Support
Built-in
-
Accelerator 0 100
5.4 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Climate Control
Automatic AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Port and direct fuel 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
-
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
19 Inches
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12 Bose Performance
12 with subwoofer
Source Model Column
civic-type-r
mustang
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Flagship / premium 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
Standard
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
93 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
315 kW
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
272 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
220.3 kW/tonne
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
293.7 Nm/tonne
325.3 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
Mustang
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Mechanical LSD
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
10
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
Rear-wheel drive
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
Standard
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
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
12 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
11 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 l
61 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
47
61
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
Mustang
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Standard with Track Mode
Traction Control
Performance Tuned
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Performance
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Standard with Track Mode
TCS
Performance Tuned
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
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
Mustang
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
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
Mustang
Seat Material
Alcantara and Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual Sport
-
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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
7
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
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
-
Interior Colours
1
7
Seat Fold Type
60:40
-
Seat Trim
Alcantara and Fabric
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Bose Performance
12 with subwoofer
Navigation System
Built-in
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.4-inch LCD
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Performance Controls
-
Voice Recognition
Built-in
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Controls On Steering
Performance Controls
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Speakers
12 Bose Performance
12 with subwoofer
Audio System
12 Bose Performance
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Built-in
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
19 Inches
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
7
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Led Taillights
LED
-
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
7
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
LED
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
-
Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Large Performance Wing
-
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
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
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
143 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
Mustang
Tyre Size
265/30 R19
255/40 R19
Wheel Type
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
19 Inches
Front Brake Type
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
19 Inches
Brake Type Front
Brembo Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Tyre Type
Performance Tyres
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
19 Inches
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
Standard
Wheel Material
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
19 Inches
Wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
19 Inches
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
High
-
Battery Warranty
24 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
24 Months
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
24 Months
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
24 Months
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
24 Months
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
AGM
-
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
Warranty Years
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
3
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
295 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
190
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
190
295
Spec
Civic Type R
Mustang
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
Mustang
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
1021600 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1021600
1545000
Starting Price Zar
1021600
1545000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Civic Type R and Mustang 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 Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: Civic Type R 47 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: Civic Type R 92 vs Mustang 96.
Practicality index: Civic Type R 53 vs Mustang 57.
Ownership-cover index: Civic Type R 43 vs Mustang 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
Mustang leads by 9 points
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
57/100
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for Civic Type R
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang 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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Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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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