Ford Focus vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 34 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Ford Focus. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Focus | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,361 | 1,357 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 227 and 67 | 206 and 20 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 56,000 miles | 91,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 28 MPG | 34 MPG |
| City and highway | 25 and 32 | 31 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,400 | $1,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,361 complaints for the Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus, 14 for the Honda Civic.