Verdict
The Honda Civic FE Facelift costs RM133,900 against RM109,327 for the Honda Civic FC Facelift, but the RM24,573 gap brings a 180 hp/240 Nm 1.5-litre turbo rather than a 141 hp/174 Nm 1.8-litre NA engine. That cuts the 0-100 km/h time from 10.4 to 8.3 seconds, while annual road tax falls from RM280 to RM90. The FE also adds Honda Sensing and adaptive cruise control. The FC remains the more practical load carrier, with a 519-litre boot versus 497 litres, plus a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Pick the Honda Civic FC Facelift if a lower entry price, a 519-litre boot and an eight-way power driver’s seat matter more than outright pace and driver assistance.
Pick the Honda Civic FE Facelift if you want the 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time, lower RM90 annual road tax and Honda Sensing safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic FC Facelift RM109,327; Honda Civic FE Facelift RM133,900.
- Engine output: FC 1.8-litre NA with 141 hp and 174 Nm; FE 1.5-litre turbo with 180 hp and 240 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: FC 10.4 seconds; FE 8.3 seconds.
- Road tax: FC RM280 per year; FE RM90 per year.
- Wheelbase and boot: FC 2,700 mm and 519 litres; FE 2,735 mm and 497 litres.
- Driver assistance: FC has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; FE has adaptive cruise control and steering correction.
FC Facelift
- 519-litre boot, 22 litres more than the FE.
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
- Front and rear foglamps.
- 141 hp and 174 Nm trail the FE’s 180 hp and 240 Nm.
- 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.1 seconds slower.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or steering correction.
FE Facelift
- 180 hp and 240 Nm turbo engine.
- Honda Sensing with autonomous braking, collision warning and steering correction.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Google services, wired Android Auto and wired or wireless Apple CarPlay.
- 497-litre boot is 22 litres smaller than the FC’s.
- Manual front-seat adjustment instead of the FC’s eight-way power driver’s seat.
- No front or rear foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,327✓ | RM133,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM280 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve SOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,799 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 141 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | G-Design Shift CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,648 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,799 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,416 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | 1,251 kg | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 497 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | Continental MaxContact MC5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Advance Display Audio with 8 Speakers | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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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FC Facelift vs FE Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda Civic FC Facelift or Honda Civic FE Facelift better?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift is the better all-rounder: it is 2.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has 39 hp and 66 Nm more, and adds Honda Sensing. Choose the FC if its larger 519-litre boot and power driver’s seat matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift costs RM24,573 more than the Honda Civic FC Facelift. Its lower annual road tax saves RM190 a year, but that alone will not offset the purchase gap quickly.
Which Civic has the bigger boot?
The Honda Civic FC Facelift has the bigger boot at 519 litres, compared with 497 litres in the Honda Civic FE Facelift. The FC carries 22 litres more luggage despite being 30 mm shorter overall.