Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM24,100 less, yet brings an 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range and a 215 hp, 258 Nm motor for drivers able to charge at home or work. Its 528-litre boot also beats the Civic’s 497 litres. The Honda Civic remains the more compact sedan choice at 1,802 mm wide versus 1,940 mm, with automatic climate control, four front and four rear parking sensors, and eight speakers. Both are front-wheel-drive C-segment five-seaters with multi-link rear suspension and 0-100 km/h times close at 8.3 and 8.0 seconds.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the narrower sedan, automatic climate control and more complete parking convenience.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you can use its 83 km EV range and want a larger SUV for RM24,100 less.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800.
- Powertrain: Civic 1.5-litre turbo makes 180 hp and 240 Nm; eMas 7 PHEV has a 98 hp, 125 Nm petrol engine plus a 215 hp, 258 Nm motor.
- EV hardware: Civic has no battery or EV range; eMas 7 PHEV has an 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km EV range.
- Dimensions: Civic is 4,678 mm long and 1,802 mm wide; eMas 7 PHEV is 4,740 mm long and 1,940 mm wide.
- Boot space: Civic 497 litres; eMas 7 PHEV 528 litres.
- Basic warranty: Civic five years; eMas 7 PHEV six years, plus eight-year/160,000 km hybrid-component and battery cover.
Civic
- Automatic climate control rather than manual air-con.
- Four front and four rear parking sensors, plus auto-folding side mirrors.
- Eight speakers and Google services built into the 9.0-inch touchscreen.
- RM24,100 dearer.
- No EV-only range, charging or 3.3 kW V2L function.
- Smaller 497-litre boot versus 528 litres.
eMas 7 PHEV
- 83 km EV range from an 18.4 kWh battery, with 6.6 kW AC and 30 kW DC charging.
- Lower RM109,800 price and a larger 528-litre boot.
- Six-year unlimited-mileage warranty, with separate eight-year/160,000 km hybrid and battery cover.
- Manual air-conditioning versus the Civic’s single-zone automatic climate control.
- No front parking sensors, versus four on the Civic.
- Three rear parking sensors and no auto-folding side mirrors, against four sensors and auto-folding mirrors on the Civic.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,900 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 258 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 30 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | 8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,735 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres | 528 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear |
| 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 |
| 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 | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | — |
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 eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The eMas 7 PHEV is the stronger buy for plug-in capability, an 83 km EV range, more boot space and lower entry cost. Choose the Civic for its narrower sedan body, automatic climate control and better parking hardware.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic costs RM133,900 and the Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM109,800, so the Civic is RM24,100 more expensive.
Can the Proton eMas 7 PHEV be charged externally?
Yes. It has an 18.4 kWh battery, supports 6.6 kW AC and 30 kW DC charging, and has a claimed 83 km EV range. It also provides 3.3 kW V2L capability.