Honda Civic 1.5 E vs 1.5 V
Verdict
The Honda Civic 1.5 E is the sensible buy on the numbers: RM133,900 plays RM144,900, an RM11,000 gap, yet both use the same 1,498 cc petrol engine with 180 hp and 240 Nm, the same CVT, front-wheel drive and the same 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time. They are also identical in size, boot space, fuel tank, six airbags, AEB, RM90 road tax and warranty term. On paper, the 1.5 V’s extra spend is for trim, not measurable performance, tax or practicality gains — check the equipment list carefully before signing.
Pick the Honda Civic 1.5 E if you want the same 180 hp, 8.3-second performance, 497-litre boot, six airbags and AEB for RM11,000 less.
Pick the Honda Civic 1.5 V if its trim upgrades matter to you after checking the equipment list, because the mechanical package is unchanged from the 1.5 E.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic 1.5 E RM133,900 vs Honda Civic 1.5 V RM144,900
- Engine: Honda Civic 1.5 E 1,498 cc petrol vs Honda Civic 1.5 V 1,498 cc petrol
- Power and torque: Honda Civic 1.5 E 180 hp/240 Nm vs Honda Civic 1.5 V 180 hp/240 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda Civic 1.5 E 8.3 s vs Honda Civic 1.5 V 8.3 s
- Boot space: Honda Civic 1.5 E 497 L vs Honda Civic 1.5 V 497 L
- Safety count: Honda Civic 1.5 E 6 airbags and AEB vs Honda Civic 1.5 V 6 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,900✓ | RM 144,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 497 L | 497 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 47 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.
1.5 E
- RM11,000 cheaper than the 1.5 V
- Same 180 hp and 240 Nm
- Same six airbags and AEB
- Lower trim grade than the 1.5 V
- No quicker than the 1.5 V
- Same 497-litre boot; no practicality edge
1.5 V
- Same 180 hp and 240 Nm as the 1.5 E
- Same RM90 yearly road tax
- Same 5-year warranty term
- Costs RM11,000 more
- No added power or torque
- No quicker 0-100 km/h time
1.5 E vs 1.5 V FAQ
Is the Honda Civic 1.5 E or Honda Civic 1.5 V better?
The Honda Civic 1.5 E is better value if you judge by the numbers. It is RM11,000 cheaper yet matches the Honda Civic 1.5 V for engine, output, CVT, acceleration, airbags, AEB, boot space, road tax and warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic 1.5 V costs RM144,900 versus RM133,900 for the Honda Civic 1.5 E, so the difference is RM11,000.
Do the Honda Civic 1.5 E and Honda Civic 1.5 V perform differently?
No. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 180 hp and 240 Nm, a CVT automatic and front-wheel drive. Both do 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and have a 200 km/h top speed.