Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo vs 2.0 RS e:HEV
Verdict
The Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV is RM18,000 dearer than the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo, and the hard numbers make this a drivetrain decision. The hybrid gets a 1.1 kWh battery, a single-ratio automatic and a quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time, but the turbo has stronger listed engine output at 180 hp and 240 Nm, a higher 200 km/h top speed and much cheaper RM90 road tax. Space, boot, airbags, AEB and warranty are identical, so the premium does not buy a bigger or more practical Civic.
Pick the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo if you want the lower price, RM90 road tax and the higher 200 km/h top speed.
Pick the Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV if you want the hybrid drivetrain and the quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo RM149,900; Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV RM167,900
- Drivetrain: Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo petrol; Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV petrol hybrid/REV with 1.1 kWh battery
- Engine capacity: Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 1,498 cc; Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV 1,993 cc
- Output: Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 180 hp and 240 Nm; Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV 141 hp and 189 Nm
- Performance: Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 0-100 km/h in 8.3 s and 200 km/h; Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV 7.9 s and 180 km/h
- Road tax: Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo RM90 a year; Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV RM377 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,900✓ | RM 167,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Power | 180 hp✓ | 141 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 189 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | 7.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 1.1 kWh |
| 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 377 |
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 RS Turbo
- RM18,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher listed output at 180 hp and 240 Nm
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Slower 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No hybrid battery or single-ratio hybrid drive
- CVT automatic instead of single-ratio automatic
2.0 RS e:HEV
- Quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain with 1.1 kWh battery
- Same 497-litre boot as the turbo
- RM18,000 higher price
- RM377 annual road tax
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
1.5 RS Turbo vs 2.0 RS e:HEV FAQ
Is the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo or Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV better?
The Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV is quicker to 100 km/h, but the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo is cheaper, has lower road tax and a higher top speed. For most value-focused buyers, the turbo makes the cleaner case.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic 2.0 RS e:HEV costs RM18,000 more than the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo.
Do both Honda Civic variants have the same space and safety kit?
Yes on the listed figures. Both are C-segment sedans with five seats, a 2,735 mm wheelbase, 497-litre boot, six airbags, auto emergency braking and a five-year warranty.