Verdict
At RM139,800, the Haval H6 costs RM5,900 more than the RM133,900 Civic, but it is the more practical family car on these figures: its 560-litre boot is 63 litres larger, it has five doors and a 61-litre tank. Its hybrid-assisted 1.5-litre setup also reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, 0.6 seconds ahead. The Civic counters with 180 hp, 240 Nm, a much lighter 1,349 kg kerb weight and RM90 annual road tax versus RM120. Choose body style first: SUV utility versus sedan agility and lower running tax.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you need SUV access, a 560-litre boot and richer cabin equipment including ventilated powered front seats and a 360-degree camera.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want the lower RM133,900 entry price, RM90 annual road tax and a 1,349 kg sedan with 180 hp.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Honda Civic RM133,900.
- Performance: GWM Haval H6 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds; Honda Civic in 8.3 seconds.
- Boot space: GWM Haval H6 560 litres; Honda Civic 497 litres.
- Kerb weight: GWM Haval H6 1,720 kg; Honda Civic 1,349 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: GWM Haval H6 19-inch alloys with 225/55R19 tyres; Honda Civic 16-inch alloys with 215/55R16 tyres.
- Warranty: GWM Haval H6 seven years/200,000 km; Honda Civic five years/unlimited mileage.
Haval H6
- 560-litre boot and five-door SUV body
- 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Ventilated powered front seats, panoramic glass roof and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM5,900 more and incurs RM30 more annual road tax
- Heavier at 1,720 kg versus 1,349 kg
- No space-saver spare tyre listed, while the Civic has one
Civic
- RM133,900 price and RM90 annual road tax
- 180 hp and 240 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo engine
- Space-saver spare tyre and Google services built into the 9.0-inch display
- Slower 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 497-litre boot and four-door sedan body
- Manual front-seat adjustment, single-zone air-con and no front foglamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,800 | RM133,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp at 5,600 rpm | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 2,200 rpm | 240 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 73 mm × 89.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds✓ | 8.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 61 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres✓ | 497 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV | Continental MaxContact MC5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 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 |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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, 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | — |
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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Haval H6 vs Civic FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Honda Civic better?
The Haval H6 is better for family-carrying practicality and equipment, with a 560-litre boot, five doors, ventilated powered seats and a 360-degree camera. The Civic is better if lower purchase price, RM90 road tax and 1,349 kg kerb weight matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Haval H6 costs RM139,800 and the Honda Civic costs RM133,900, so the H6 is RM5,900 more expensive.
Which is faster, the GWM Haval H6 or Honda Civic?
The GWM Haval H6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 7.7 seconds against the Honda Civic's 8.3 seconds. The Civic has the higher quoted engine output at 180 hp versus the H6's 147 hp petrol engine.
