Honda Civic Type R vs Toyota GR Corolla
The Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla are the hot-hatch heavyweights cross-shopped by Malaysian enthusiasts wanting serious performance with everyday practicality. Both are track-capable yet usable daily, and both command a premium.
The Civic Type R is the front-wheel-drive benchmark — razor-sharp handling, a slick manual and a celebrated chassis. The GR Corolla counters with rally-bred all-wheel drive, a turbo three-cylinder and serious all-weather traction.
Bottom line: Pick the Civic Type R for front-drive handling purity; pick the GR Corolla for all-wheel-drive grip and rally character.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 399,900 | RM 367,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | 108 | 108 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 315 hp | 296 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual | 6MT |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,593 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,407 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,734 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot | 410 L | 213 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 378 | RM 207 |



