Audi A5 Sportback vs Honda Civic Type R
Verdict
The Audi A5 Sportback is the more practical fast hatch here, with five seats, a 480-litre boot, a 58-litre tank and quoted 7.1 L/100 km economy. The Honda Civic Type R is the sharper numbers car: 315 hp and 420 Nm beat the Audi’s 249 hp and 370 Nm, and it is just quicker to 100 km/h at 5.5 seconds versus 5.6. But it has four seats, a smaller 410-litre boot and a manual gearbox, so daily usability depends on what you will tolerate.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if you want all-wheel drive, five seats and the bigger boot without giving up sub-six-second pace.
Pick the Honda Civic Type R if you want the stronger engine, manual gearbox, higher top speed and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A5 Sportback RM 440,990; Honda Civic Type R RM 399,900
- Output: Audi 249 hp and 370 Nm; Honda 315 hp and 420 Nm
- Drivetrain: Audi all-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic; Honda front-wheel drive with manual
- Performance: Audi 0-100 km/h in 5.6 s and 250 km/h; Honda 5.5 s and 272 km/h
- Practicality: Audi 5 seats and 480 L boot; Honda 4 seats and 410 L boot
- Warranty and safety: Audi 2-year warranty and AEB not listed; Honda 5-year warranty and AEB fitted
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,990 | RM 399,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Power | 249 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 163 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,757 mm | 4,593 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,734 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 410 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 378 |
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.
A5 Sportback
- Five-seat cabin against the Honda’s four
- Bigger 480-litre boot
- All-wheel drive with dual-clutch automatic
- Less power and torque than the Honda
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- AEB not listed
Civic Type R
- 315 hp and 420 Nm are stronger outputs
- Manual gearbox for drivers who want involvement
- Five-year warranty and AEB fitted
- Four seats only
- Smaller 410-litre boot
- No quoted fuel economy or CO₂ figure
A5 Sportback vs Civic Type R FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback or Honda Civic Type R better?
The Honda Civic Type R is better for outright driver appeal, with more power, more torque, a manual gearbox and a higher top speed. The Audi A5 Sportback is better if you need five seats, all-wheel drive and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback costs RM41,090 more. It is priced at RM440,990, while the Honda Civic Type R is RM399,900.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The Audi A5 Sportback is more practical on paper, with five seats, a 480-litre boot and a 58-litre fuel tank. The Honda Civic Type R has four seats, a 410-litre boot and a 47-litre tank.