Verdict
At RM133,900, the Honda Civic costs RM4,000 more than the RM129,900 MG HS, but brings 180 hp, a 497-litre boot and Honda Sensing autonomous braking with steering-correction lane keeping. Its RM90 annual road tax is also RM30 lower. The MG answers with SUV packaging, 250 Nm against 240 Nm, a 55-litre tank and 17-inch wheels, plus a panoramic glass roof and powered driver’s seat. Pick on use: the Civic is the better-equipped driver-assistance choice; the HS suits buyers who want an SUV body and more cabin niceties for less money.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want Honda Sensing, 180 hp, a larger 497-litre boot and lower RM90 annual road tax.
Pick the MG HS if you want a five-door SUV with 250 Nm, a panoramic glass roof and a powered driver’s seat for RM4,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; MG HS RM129,900.
- Power and torque: Honda Civic 180 hp/240 Nm; MG HS 160 hp/250 Nm.
- Body and height: Honda Civic sedan, 1,415 mm; MG HS SUV, 1,664 mm.
- Boot and fuel tank: Honda Civic 497 litres/47 litres; MG HS 463 litres/55 litres.
- Driver assistance: Honda Civic has autonomous braking and steering-correction lane keeping; MG HS has neither.
- Wheels: Honda Civic 16-inch alloys with 215/55R16 tyres; MG HS 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
Civic
- 180 hp and a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds.
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking, collision warning and lane keeping.
- 497-litre boot and RM90 annual road tax.
- RM4,000 pricier than the MG HS.
- 240 Nm is 10 Nm down on the MG HS.
- No panoramic glass roof or powered driver’s seat.
HS
- 250 Nm and a 55-litre fuel tank.
- Panoramic glass roof and powered driver’s seat.
- 17-inch alloys, navigation and a seven-year/unlimited-mileage powertrain warranty.
- 160 hp is 20 hp below the Honda Civic.
- 463-litre boot is 34 litres smaller than the Honda Civic’s.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,900 | RM129,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 160 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission |
| 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 | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres✓ | 463 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | Maxxis Bravo HPM5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 4 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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 HS FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or MG HS better?
The Honda Civic is better for active safety, power and boot space, with 180 hp, Honda Sensing and 497 litres of luggage room. The MG HS is better if an SUV body, panoramic roof, powered driver’s seat and 250 Nm matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic costs RM133,900 and the MG HS costs RM129,900, so the Civic is RM4,000 more expensive. The Civic’s annual road tax is RM90, versus RM120 for the MG HS.
Which has more driver-assistance safety equipment?
The Honda Civic does. It has Honda Sensing autonomous braking, collision warning and steering-correction lane keeping, plus adaptive cruise control. The MG HS has passive cruise control and does not list autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.