Verdict
The Honda Civic costs RM4,100 more at RM133,900, but brings 180 hp, a 1,349 kg kerb weight and a stated 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds. The Jetour T1 counters with 270 Nm, a 70-litre tank and 574 litres of boot space, against the Civic’s 240 Nm, 47 litres and 497 litres. For Malaysian buyers, this is fundamentally a low-slung five-seat sedan versus a much taller, wider SUV. The T1 also gets blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera and seven-year/150,000 km coverage; the Civic has front parking sensors and lower RM90 annual road tax.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the lighter 1,349 kg sedan, 180 hp and a stated 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time, plus lower RM90 road tax.
Pick the Jetour T1 if you need SUV proportions, a 574-litre boot, 270 Nm, blind-spot monitoring and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; Jetour T1 RM129,800.
- Output: Honda Civic 180 hp and 240 Nm; Jetour T1 168 hp and 270 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Honda Civic 1,349 kg; Jetour T1 1,632 kg.
- Boot space: Honda Civic 497 litres; Jetour T1 574 litres.
- Fuel tank: Honda Civic 47 litres; Jetour T1 70 litres.
- Warranty: Honda Civic five years with unlimited mileage; Jetour T1 seven years/150,000 km, plus a 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty.
Civic
- 180 hp and a stated 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 283 kg lighter than the T1.
- RM90 annual road tax and front parking sensors.
- Costs RM4,100 more.
- 497-litre boot is 77 litres smaller.
- No blind-spot information system or 360-degree camera.
T1
- 574-litre boot and 70-litre fuel tank.
- Blind-spot information system and 360-degree surround-view monitor.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty, plus 10-year/1,000,000 km engine coverage.
- 168 hp is 12 hp down on the Civic.
- 1,632 kg kerb weight is 283 kg higher than the Civic.
- RM120 annual road tax is RM30 higher.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,900 | RM129,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 168 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,967 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,632 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 235/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 235/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Apex Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Apex Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
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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Civic vs T1 FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Jetour T1 better?
Choose the Honda Civic for its 180 hp output, 1,349 kg weight and stated 8.3-second sprint. Choose the Jetour T1 for its larger 574-litre boot, 70-litre tank, 270 Nm and longer warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic is RM133,900 and the Jetour T1 is RM129,800, so the Civic costs RM4,100 more.
Which has more practical space, the Honda Civic or Jetour T1?
The Jetour T1 is more spacious on paper: it is 4,705 mm long, 1,967 mm wide and 1,840 mm tall, with a 574-litre boot. The Civic measures 4,678 mm by 1,802 mm by 1,415 mm and has 497 litres.