Verdict
At RM609,900, the Audi A7 Sportback costs RM210,000 more than the RM399,900 Honda Civic Type R, but brings five seats, a 535-litre boot and a 2,926-mm wheelbase against the Honda’s four seats, 410 litres and 2,734 mm. Its 340 hp, 500 Nm mild-hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive also edge the Type R’s 315 hp, 420 Nm front-drive layout to 100 km/h by 0.2 seconds. The Honda counters with a six-speed manual, 272-km/h top speed and far lower RM378 annual road tax versus RM2,118.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback if you need five seats, a 535-litre boot, all-wheel drive and a 7.3 L/100 km rated economy figure.
Pick the Honda Civic Type R if you want a six-speed manual hatchback with a 272-km/h top speed while saving RM210,000 upfront and RM1,740 a year in road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A7 Sportback RM609,900; Honda Civic Type R RM399,900.
- Power and torque: Audi 340 hp and 500 Nm; Honda 315 hp and 420 Nm.
- Driveline and transmission: Audi all-wheel drive with seven-speed dual-clutch automatic; Honda front-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
- Seating and boot space: Audi five seats and 535 litres; Honda four seats and 410 litres.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Audi 5.3 seconds and 250 km/h; Honda 5.5 seconds and 272 km/h.
- Annual road tax: Audi RM2,118; Honda RM378.
A7 Sportback
- Five seats and a 535-litre boot.
- 340 hp, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- Panoramic sunroof, surround-view camera and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
- Costs RM210,000 more.
- RM2,118 annual road tax is RM1,740 higher.
- 250-km/h top speed trails the Honda’s 272 km/h.
Civic Type R
- RM399,900 price and RM378 annual road tax.
- Six-speed manual and 272-km/h top speed.
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Four seats and a 410-litre boot trail the Audi’s five seats and 535 litres.
- 315 hp and 420 Nm fall short of the Audi’s 340 hp and 500 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive cannot match the Audi’s all-wheel-drive layout.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,900 | RM399,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM378✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp✓ | 315 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 420 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Honda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds✓ | 5.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 165 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,593 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm | 2,734 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,423 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres✓ | 410 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 265/30R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 265/30R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-A |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's and Front Passenger's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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.
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A7 Sportback vs Civic Type R FAQ
Is the Audi A7 Sportback or Honda Civic Type R better?
The Audi is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and a 535-litre boot, plus all-wheel drive. The Honda is the better choice for a manual gearbox, 272-km/h top speed and much lower purchase price and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM609,900 and the Honda Civic Type R costs RM399,900, a difference of RM210,000.
Which is quicker, the Audi A7 Sportback or Honda Civic Type R?
The Audi A7 Sportback reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, 0.2 seconds ahead of the Honda Civic Type R’s 5.5 seconds. The Honda has the higher top speed at 272 km/h, versus 250 km/h.