Verdict
Just RM939 separates these two, but they serve very different Malaysian buyers. The BMW 6 Series GT is 498 mm longer, has a 3,070 mm wheelbase and carries 610 litres of luggage, while its 68-litre tank and eight-speed automatic suit long-distance work. The Honda Civic Type R is the quicker, lighter choice: 315 hp, 420 Nm, 1,423 kg and 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds versus 255 hp, 400 Nm, 1,860 kg and 6.5 seconds. Choose space and effortless automatic cruising, or the Type R’s manual, front-drive performance focus.
6 Series GT
Pick the BMW 6 Series GT if you need five seats, a 610-litre boot and an eight-speed automatic for executive-distance travel.
Civic Type R
Pick the Honda Civic Type R if you want 315 hp, a six-speed manual and a 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 6 Series GT RM400,839; Honda Civic Type R RM399,900.
- Performance: BMW 255 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds; Honda 315 hp, 420 Nm and 5.5 seconds.
- Size and weight: BMW 5,091 mm long and 1,860 kg; Honda 4,593 mm long and 1,423 kg.
- Practicality: BMW has five seats and a 610-litre boot; Honda has four seats and a 410-litre boot.
- Transmission and drive: BMW has an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive; Honda has a six-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
- Warranty: BMW gets two years with unlimited mileage; Honda gets five years with unlimited mileage.
6 Series GT
- 610-litre boot and five-seat cabin
- Eight-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Slower 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.5 seconds
- 1,860 kg kerb weight versus 1,423 kg
- Two-year warranty versus five years
Civic Type R
- 315 hp and 420 Nm from its 1,996 cc turbo engine
- Six-speed manual and 1,423 kg kerb weight
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Four seats versus the BMW's five
- 410-litre boot versus 610 litres
- No rear air-con, sunroof or built-in navigation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM400,839 | RM399,900✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM378✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp at 5,000 rpm | 315 hp at 6,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,550 rpm | 420 Nm at 2,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 86 mm × 85.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 6-speed Manual |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Honda |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 166 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,091 mm | 4,593 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 2,734 mm |
| Weight | 1,860 kg | 1,423 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 610 litres✓ | 410 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 265/30R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 265/30R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flats | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Star-spoke Style 817 M Two-tone Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Star-spoke Style 817 M Two-tone Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Laser High Beam and High Beam Assist | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Manual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-A |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (11 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive Touch Controller, Gesture Control and 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's and Front Passenger's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Multi-angle |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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.
Used 6 Series GT & Civic Type R for sale
6 Series GT vs Civic Type R FAQ
Is the BMW 6 Series GT or Honda Civic Type R better?
The BMW is better for passenger and luggage space, with five seats, a 610-litre boot and an automatic. The Civic Type R is better for outright pace, weighing 437 kg less and reaching 100 km/h one second sooner.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 6 Series GT costs RM400,839 and the Honda Civic Type R costs RM399,900, so the BMW is RM939 more expensive.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Honda Civic Type R has a five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty. The BMW 6 Series GT has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
