Verdict
The Honda Civic costs RM133,900, RM22,900 below the RM156,800 Jetour T2, and makes the stronger case for a buyer who wants a lower RM90 annual road-tax bill, a 1,349 kg sedan and a 497-litre boot. The T2 is the more substantial SUV: its 241 hp/375 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, all-wheel drive and 580-litre boot answer the Civic’s 180 hp/240 Nm front-drive package. It is also 107 mm longer, 204 mm wider and 465 mm taller. But its 1,880 kg kerb weight and RM439 road tax are real running-cost trade-offs. The Jetour’s ventilated power seats, panoramic glass roof and 360-degree camera are useful gains, not just garnish.
Pick the Honda Civic if lower purchase price, RM90 road tax, a lighter 1,349 kg body and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty matter most.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need an all-wheel-drive SUV with 241 hp, 375 Nm, a 580-litre boot and a longer seven-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; Jetour T2 RM156,800.
- Engine output: Honda Civic 180 hp and 240 Nm; Jetour T2 241 hp and 375 Nm.
- Driveline: Honda Civic front-wheel drive; Jetour T2 all-wheel drive.
- Kerb weight: Honda Civic 1,349 kg; Jetour T2 1,880 kg.
- Boot space: Honda Civic 497 litres; Jetour T2 580 litres.
- Annual road tax: Honda Civic RM90; Jetour T2 RM439.
Civic
- RM22,900 lower purchase price and RM349 lower annual road tax.
- Much lighter at 1,349 kg versus 1,880 kg.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage.
- Front-wheel drive rather than the T2's all-wheel drive.
- Less power and torque: 180 hp/240 Nm versus 241 hp/375 Nm.
- Smaller 497-litre boot and lacks the T2's panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera.
T2
- 241 hp and 375 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo engine.
- All-wheel drive, 19-inch wheels and 255/60R19 tyres.
- 580-litre boot, ventilated power front seats and 360-degree surround-view monitor.
- RM22,900 more expensive and RM439 annual road tax versus RM90.
- Heavier by 531 kg at 1,880 kg.
- Manufacturer warranty mileage is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the Civic's unlimited-mileage cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,900✓ | RM156,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,700 rpm | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | Giti 4x4 AT71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10 Years, 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.
Used Civic & T2 for sale
Civic vs T2 FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Jetour T2 better?
The Honda Civic is the better buy for lower upfront and annual road-tax costs, lighter weight and unlimited-mileage warranty cover. Choose the Jetour T2 for more power, all-wheel drive, 83 litres more boot space and a far more SUV-focused equipment list.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM22,900 more than the Honda Civic. That extra outlay brings a 2.0-litre 241 hp/375 Nm engine, all-wheel drive, 580-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and 360-degree camera.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Jetour T2 has the larger boot at 580 litres, 83 litres more than the Honda Civic's 497 litres. Both seat five and have 60:40 split-folding rear seats, but the T2 also has five doors rather than the Civic's four.
