Verdict
The Honda Civic costs RM133,900, RM24,900 below the RM158,800 Zeekr X, and its RM90 annual road tax is far easier on the Malaysian running budget than the EV’s RM395. It is also the more practical luggage carrier, with a 497-litre boot against 404 litres. But the Zeekr X is much quicker: its 335 hp, 373 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, versus 8.3 seconds for the Civic’s 180 hp, 240 Nm 1.5-litre turbo. The Zeekr adds a 66 kWh battery, 440 km range and 200 kW DC charging, plus substantially richer cabin and parking equipment.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the RM24,900 lower entry price, RM90 road tax and a larger 497-litre boot in a petrol C-segment sedan.
Pick the Zeekr X if you can charge an EV and want 5.3-second performance, 440 km claimed range and far more driver-assistance, parking and cabin hardware.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Performance: Civic 180 hp/240 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds; Zeekr X 335 hp/373 Nm and 5.3 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Civic RM90; Zeekr X RM395.
- Boot space: Civic 497 litres; Zeekr X 404 litres.
- Dimensions: Civic 4,678 mm long and 1,415 mm tall; Zeekr X 4,432 mm long and 1,566 mm tall.
- Wheels and tyres: Civic 16-inch alloys with 215/55R16 tyres; Zeekr X 19-inch alloys with 235/50R19 tyres.
Civic
- RM24,900 lower purchase price and RM90 annual road tax.
- 497-litre boot is 93 litres larger.
- Space-saver spare tyre included.
- Slower 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.3 seconds.
- No blind-spot information system, 360-degree camera or auto parking.
- Manual front seats and single-zone climate control versus powered ventilated seats and dual-zone climate control.
X
- 335 hp and 373 Nm rear motor; 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
- 66 kWh battery, 440 km range, 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging.
- Blind-spot information, 360-degree monitor, auto parking and a head-up display.
- RM24,900 higher purchase price and RM395 annual road tax.
- 404-litre boot is 93 litres smaller.
- No spare tyre; it uses a tyre repair kit.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,900✓ | RM158,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 73 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres✓ | 404 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 19" Paddle 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 on Outer Two 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent 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 | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| 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 | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery 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 X FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is better for outright pace, EV charging capability and equipment, while the Honda Civic is the better fit for a lower purchase price, much lower road tax and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr X costs RM24,900 more than the Honda Civic: RM158,800 versus RM133,900.
Which is faster, the Honda Civic or Zeekr X?
The Zeekr X is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The Honda Civic takes 8.3 seconds, a 3.0-second gap.