Chevrolet Impala vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 34 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 959 | 1,357 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 55 and 87 | 206 and 20 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 91,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 34 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 31 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $1,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 959 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 1,357 for the Honda Civic. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Chevrolet Impala, 14 for the Honda Civic.