Honda Civic Type R vs Toyota GR Corolla
Verdict
The Honda Civic Type R is the pricier, bigger hit: RM399,900 versus RM368,950, with 315 hp, 420 Nm and a 272 km/h top speed. The Toyota GR Corolla counters with all-wheel drive and a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time despite its smaller 1,618 cc engine. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM30,950 gap matters, and so does road tax: RM378 against RM207 yearly. But the Civic’s 410-litre boot is nearly double the GR Corolla’s 213 litres.
Pick the Honda Civic Type R if you want the stronger engine figures, higher top speed and much larger 410-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla if you want all-wheel drive, five seats, quicker 0-100 km/h and the lower buy-in.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic Type R RM399,900; Toyota GR Corolla RM368,950
- Output: Honda 315 hp and 420 Nm; Toyota 296 hp and 400 Nm
- Driven wheels and 0-100 km/h: Honda front-wheel drive and 5.5 s; Toyota all-wheel drive and 5.3 s
- Top speed: Honda 272 km/h; Toyota 230 km/h
- Boot space: Honda 410 L; Toyota 213 L
- Seats and airbags: Honda 4 seats and 6 airbags; Toyota 5 seats and 7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 399,900 | RM 368,950✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 315 hp✓ | 296 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 272 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,593 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,734 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 410 L✓ | 213 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 378 | RM 207✓ |
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.
Civic Type R
- More power and torque
- Higher 272 km/h top speed
- Far larger 410-litre boot
- Costs RM30,950 more
- Four seats only
- Higher RM378 yearly road tax
GR Corolla
- All-wheel drive
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h
- Five seats and seven airbags
- Smaller 213-litre boot
- Lower 230 km/h top speed
- Less power and torque
Civic Type R vs GR Corolla FAQ
Is the Honda Civic Type R or Toyota GR Corolla better?
For outright figures and luggage space, the Honda Civic Type R is ahead. For traction, seating and acceleration to 100 km/h, the Toyota GR Corolla has the edge.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic Type R costs RM30,950 more than the Toyota GR Corolla.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
It depends on the need. The Honda Civic Type R has a much bigger 410-litre boot, while the Toyota GR Corolla has five seats instead of four.