Aion ES vs Honda Civic
Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the ES offers an attractive price of RM 106,800, significantly lower than the Civic's RM 133,900. The ES's electric powertrain provides a substantial EV range of 442 km, making it ideal for eco-conscious consumers. However, the Civic boasts superior performance with 180 hp and a 0–100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds, appealing to those prioritising driving dynamics.
Pick the ES if you prefer an electric vehicle with a longer range and lower price.
Pick the Civic if you want a more powerful petrol engine and advanced safety features.
Key differences
- Price: RM 106,800 | RM 133,900
- Power: 136 hp | 180 hp
- Torque: — | 240 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: — | 8.3 s
- Battery: 55.2 kWh | —
- Warranty: 8 years | 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 133,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Electric | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 497 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- Long EV range of 442 km
- Lower price point
- 8-year warranty
- Limited performance figures
- No advanced safety features
Civic
- Powerful 180 hp engine
- Advanced safety features like auto emergency braking
- Spacious boot at 497 L
- Higher price point
- Less eco-friendly with petrol engine
ES vs Civic FAQ
Is the ES or Civic better?
It depends on your priorities; the ES is better for electric range and cost, while the Civic excels in performance and safety.
What is the price difference?
The ES is priced at RM 106,800, while the Civic starts at RM 133,900, making the Civic RM 27,100 more expensive.
What are the warranty periods for both?
The ES offers an 8-year warranty, whereas the Civic comes with a 5-year warranty.