Honda Civic vs Proton S70
Verdict
At RM133,900 versus RM73,800, the Honda Civic asks RM60,100 more, and the numbers don’t give it a clear straight-line win: it has 180 hp to the Proton S70’s 178 hp, but the S70 has 290 Nm against 240 Nm and is quicker to 100 km/h, 7.5 s versus 8.3 s. The Civic’s case is size where it matters for cabin stretch, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase against 2,627 mm. The Proton counters with 500 litres of boot space, nearly identical safety basics and the same RM90 road tax.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the longer-wheelbase sedan, a stated 200 km/h top speed and are happy paying much more for a 180 hp C-segment Honda.
Pick the Proton S70 if you want the stronger torque figure, quicker 0-100 km/h time and far lower entry price in a petrol C-segment sedan.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; Proton S70 RM73,800
- Power and torque: Honda Civic 180 hp/240 Nm; Proton S70 178 hp/290 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda Civic 8.3 s; Proton S70 7.5 s
- Size: Honda Civic 4,678 mm long/2,735 mm wheelbase; Proton S70 4,602 mm long/2,627 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: Honda Civic 497 L/47 L; Proton S70 500 L/50 L
- Transmission: Honda Civic CVT automatic; Proton S70 wet dual-clutch automatic
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,900 | RM 73,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 180 hp✓ | 178 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 7.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Boot space | 497 L | 500 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 90 |
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
- Longer 2,735 mm wheelbase
- Slightly higher 180 hp output
- Stated 200 km/h top speed
- Costs RM60,100 more
- Less torque than the S70
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
S70
- Much lower purchase price
- Higher 290 Nm torque
- Quicker 7.5 s 0-100 km/h
- Shorter 2,627 mm wheelbase
- Top speed not stated
- Slightly lower 178 hp output
Civic vs S70 FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Proton S70 better?
For straight-line numbers and price, the Proton S70 is stronger: 290 Nm and 7.5 s to 100 km/h. The Honda Civic is better if you prioritise the longer 2,735 mm wheelbase and its stated 200 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic costs RM133,900, while the Proton S70 costs RM73,800. That makes the Civic RM60,100 more expensive.
Which is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Proton S70 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The Honda Civic takes 8.3 seconds, so the Proton is 0.8 seconds faster on this measure.