Honda Civic 1.5 V vs 1.5 RS Turbo
Verdict
The Honda Civic 1.5 V is the rational buy at RM144,900 because the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo at RM149,900 shares the same 1,498 cc turbo engine, 180 hp, 240 Nm, CVT, front-wheel drive layout and 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time. Both also get six airbags, AEB, a 497-litre boot and RM90 annual road tax. The RM5,000 gap does not buy extra performance on paper, so you are paying for trim; check the equipment list before stretching to the RS.
Pick the Honda Civic 1.5 V if you want the same engine, performance, boot space and safety basics for less money.
Pick the Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo if the RS trim is worth RM5,000 to you despite identical mechanical figures.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic 1.5 V RM144,900 | Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo RM149,900
- Power: Honda Civic 1.5 V 180 hp | Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 180 hp
- Torque: Honda Civic 1.5 V 240 Nm | Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 240 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda Civic 1.5 V 8.3 s | Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 8.3 s
- Boot space: Honda Civic 1.5 V 497 L | Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 497 L
- Airbags: Honda Civic 1.5 V 6 | Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo 6
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 144,900✓ | RM 149,900 |
| 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 V
- RM5,000 cheaper than the RS Turbo
- Same 180 hp and 240 Nm output
- Same 497-litre boot and six airbags
- No performance advantage over the RS Turbo
- RS trim may appeal more to some buyers
- Equipment list needs checking before purchase
1.5 RS Turbo
- Same 1,498 cc turbo engine and CVT
- Same 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets six airbags and AEB
- Costs RM5,000 more than the V
- No extra power, torque or speed on paper
- Same RM90 annual road tax as the cheaper car
1.5 V vs 1.5 RS Turbo FAQ
Is the Honda Civic 1.5 V or Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo better?
The Honda Civic 1.5 V is better for most buyers because it has the same 180 hp, 240 Nm, 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time, six airbags and AEB for less money.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo costs RM5,000 more than the Honda Civic 1.5 V.
Do the Honda Civic 1.5 V and Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo perform differently?
No. Both use a 1,498 cc petrol engine with 180 hp and 240 Nm, paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive. Both do 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and top out at 200 km/h.