GAC Aion UT vs Honda Civic

The GAC Aion UT starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda Civic opens at $35,900. That makes the GAC Aion UT the more affordable entry point by $3,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $39,490 respectively.

The GAC Aion UT qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Civic, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the GAC Aion UT and Honda Civic hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion UT and 89% for the Honda Civic.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion UT packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Honda Civic.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 6 in the Honda Civic.

The GAC Aion UT features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Honda Civic gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion UT stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic counters with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion UT gets pvc upholstery while the Honda Civic offers leather.

The GAC Aion UT uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Honda Civic responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The GAC Aion UT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 131kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Aion UT is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 279mm shorter than the Honda Civic at 4,549mm (2,735mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion UT generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 333L in the Honda Civic, giving the Honda Civic a 12L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion UT) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic). The GAC Aion UT has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda Civic).