Verdict
At RM131,900, the Honda Civic FE1 undercuts the RM133,900 Honda Civic FE Facelift by RM2,000, while both use a 180 hp/240 Nm 1.5-litre turbo, CVT and front-wheel drive, with identical 8.3-second 0-100 km/h claims and 497-litre boots. The facelift’s extra buys a 9.0-inch Google-equipped screen, eight speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay and auto wipers. FE1 answers with remote start, walk-away locking, paddle shifts and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go plus steering assist. For a Malaysian buyer, the facelift is the better cabin-tech buy; FE1 is the sharper-value choice if those driving and convenience details matter.
Pick the Honda Civic FE1 if you want to save RM2,000 and value remote start, walk-away auto lock, paddle shifts and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Honda Civic FE Facelift if a 9.0-inch Google-equipped touchscreen, eight speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay and auto wipers matter more to you.
Key differences
- Price: RM131,900 | RM133,900
- Infotainment and speakers: 7.0-inch screen with 4 speakers | 9.0-inch screen with Google Services built-in and 8 speakers
- Apple CarPlay: wired | wired and wireless
- Front USB ports: 1 | 2
- Auto wipers: not listed | fitted
- Adaptive cruise control: stop-and-go and steering assist | adaptive cruise control
FE1
- RM2,000 lower purchase price
- Remote start and walk-away auto lock
- Paddle shifts and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control with steering assist
- 7.0-inch screen and four speakers versus 9.0 inches and eight speakers
- Apple CarPlay is wired only
- No auto wipers listed
FE Facelift
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with Google Services built-in
- Eight-speaker audio and wireless Apple CarPlay
- Auto wipers and two front USB ports
- Costs RM2,000 more
- No paddle shifts listed
- No remote start or walk-away auto lock listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM131,900✓ | RM133,900 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 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 |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres | 497 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R17 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | 16" 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) |
| Chassis Notes | Agile Handling Assist | — |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (5 to 100 km/h) | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front Departure Alert, Driver Attention Monitor | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 4 Speakers, Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 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 and Front Passenger's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five 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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FE1 vs FE Facelift FAQ
Is the Honda Civic FE1 or Honda Civic FE Facelift better?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift is better for infotainment, audio and day-to-day convenience, thanks to its 9.0-inch screen, eight speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay and auto wipers. Choose the FE1 for its lower price, paddle shifts, remote start and more detailed adaptive-cruise functions.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic FE Facelift costs RM2,000 more: RM133,900 against RM131,900 for the Honda Civic FE1.
Do they have the same performance and practicality?
Yes on the stated figures. Both have a 1,498 cc turbo petrol engine producing 180 hp and 240 Nm, a CVT, front-wheel drive, an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 2,735 mm wheelbase and 497-litre boot.