Honda Civic: FC vs FE Facelift
Verdict
The Honda Civic FE Facelift is the quicker, stronger new-car choice: RM133,900 buys 180 hp, 240 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. The Honda Civic FC at RM108,165 counters with a bigger 519-litre boot, quoted 6.3 L/100 km economy and the familiar used-buy appeal of the tenth-gen “Ketam”. The RM25,735 gap mainly buys newer metal, more power, AEB and lower RM90 road tax; if you just need a C-segment sedan, the FC still makes sense.
Pick the Honda Civic FC if you want the cheaper Civic with the larger boot, quoted fuel economy and lower buying cost.
Pick the Honda Civic FE Facelift if you want the newer Civic with 180 hp, AEB and much quicker 8.3-second acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic FC RM108,165; Honda Civic FE Facelift RM133,900
- Engine/output: Honda Civic FC 1,799 cc with 139 hp and 174 Nm; Honda Civic FE Facelift 1,498 cc with 180 hp and 240 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Honda Civic FC 10.4 seconds; Honda Civic FE Facelift 8.3 seconds
- Size: Honda Civic FC 4,644 mm long with 2,700 mm wheelbase; Honda Civic FE Facelift 4,678 mm long with 2,735 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Honda Civic FC 519 litres; Honda Civic FE Facelift 497 litres
- Road tax: Honda Civic FC RM280 a year; Honda Civic FE Facelift RM90 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,165✓ | RM 133,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,799 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 139 hp | 180 hp✓ |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | 8.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,644 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 |
| Boot space | 519 L✓ | 497 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 280 | 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.
FC
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 519-litre boot
- Quoted 6.3 L/100 km fuel economy
- Slower 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- No AEB listed
- Higher RM280 annual road tax
FE Facelift
- Stronger 180 hp and 240 Nm output
- Quicker 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Gets AEB
- Costs RM25,735 more
- Smaller 497-litre boot
- No fuel economy figure listed
FC vs FE Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda Civic FC or Honda Civic FE Facelift better?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift is better if performance and active safety matter: it has 180 hp, 240 Nm, AEB and an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Honda Civic FC is better value if price and boot space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift costs RM25,735 more than the Honda Civic FC, at RM133,900 versus RM108,165.
Which one is cheaper to tax every year?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift is cheaper to tax, at RM90 a year. The Honda Civic FC is RM280 a year, so the FE saves RM190 annually on road tax.