Brand	Honda Malaysia	Subaru Malaysia	Volkswagen Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 399,900 Honda Civic Type R Price	RM 333,187	RM 334,012 Volkswagen Golf R Price
Variant	Civic Type R 2.0L MT	WRX STI 2.5	Golf R R Performance Package
User Rating	4.61 Civic Type R reviews	4.33 WRX STI reviews	4.05 Golf R reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)		+3
Vehicle Type	Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Malaysia	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia	Hatchback Hatchback Cars in Malaysia

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Dual Clutch
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats	5 Seats
Engine Displacement	1996 cc	2457 cc	1998 cc
Power	315 hp	296 hp	316 hp

	4.61/5 23 reviews	4.33/5 9 reviews	4.05/5 20 reviews
User Review Comparison	A car that wants you to push it Have you ever tried to keep an athlete calm during warm-ups? If not, well, that’s exactly how I felt driving the Civic Type R on the Malaysian... Read More A Adam Dec 09, 2025 for Honda Civic Type R	Dated design but good performance The Subaru WRX STI is a good car no doubt, but it lacks in terms of design according to me. The design feels very dated and there are better options... Read More B Bujang May 12, 2022 for Subaru WRX STI	Ultimate Performance Hatchback With Thrilling Speed And Daily Comfort The Golf R is a beast that looks like a family car. It speeds up very quickly, and the all-wheel drive makes it feel stable on any road. I love how... Read More R Ridhwan Nov 14, 2025 for Volkswagen Golf R

Things we like	Powerful 2.0L VTEC Turbo Engine Sleek, aerodynamic exterior design Iconic red interior with sports seats Cutting-edge technology and safety features Limited-edition, exclusive availability Read More	Excellent performance Precise driving dynamics Read More	Superb performance Quiet and comfortable ride Drives Read More
Things we don't like	Premium price point Limited color options Read More	Slightly dated looks Stiff ride quality Read More	Seat fabrics lack class Steering wheel-mounted buttons cumbersome to operate Rear seat lacks space Read More

Cargo Volume	410 L	460 L	381 L
Front Tread	1626 mm	--	--
Rear Tread	1614 mm	--	--
Kerb Weight	1428 kg	1564 kg	--
Length	4593 mm	4595 mm	4290 mm
Width	1890 mm	1795 mm	1789 mm
Height	1407 mm	1475 mm	1458 mm
Wheel Base	2735 mm	2650 mm	2630 mm
Turning Radius	5.9 m	5.5 m	--
No Of Doors	5	4	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats	5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	60 L	45 L
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm	--

Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--	Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders	4	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC	--
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	--	Turbocharged
Compression Ratio	--	8.2:1	--

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1996 cc	2457 cc	1998 cc
Power	315 hp	296 hp	316 hp
Torque	420 Nm	407 Nm	400 Nm
Acceleration	5.5 s	--	4.8 s
Top Speed	272 kmph	250 kmph	250 kmph
Fuel Consumption	8.3	--	7.8
RPM At Max Power	6500 RPM	--	5600-6500 RPM
RPM At Max Torque	2600-4000 RPM	--	2000-5600 RPM

Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Dual Axis Strut	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Double Wishbone	Multi-Link

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	19 Inch	18 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	265/30 ZR19	245/40 R18	235/35 R19
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	ZR19	R18	R19

Advance Safety Feature	Front Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist Front Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist	Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist	Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	--	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	--	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	No	--	No
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	--	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--	Yes
Blind Spot monitor	Yes	--	No
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--	No
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	--	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	--	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	--	Yes

Display Size	9 Inch 9 Inch	--	10 Inch 10 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	8 8	--	10 10
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes	--
Additional Features	--	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	--
Audio System	--	--	Harmon Kardon Sound System Harmon Kardon Sound System
Navigation System	--	--	Yes

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	LED LED	--	LED LED
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	--	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	--	Yes	--
Additional Features	--	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	--
Headlamps Washer	--	--	No
Roof Carrier	--	--	No
Tinted Glass	--	--	No

Ambient Light	Yes	--	Yes
Sun Visors	Yes	--	Yes

Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	--	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode	Comfort, Sport Comfort, Sport	--	--
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes	Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	--
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	--	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	--	Yes
Air Quality Control	--	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	--	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Front Seats	--	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	--	Yes
Memory Seats	--	--	No
Head-Up Display	--	--	Yes

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	10.2 Inch 10.2 Inch	--	10 Inch 10 Inch

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Fabric Fabric	--	Leather Leather
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	--	No	--
Leather Seats	--	Yes	--
Adjustable Headrest	--	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	--	Yes

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