Ford Fusion vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,277 | 1,466 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 73 and 6 | 64 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 45,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 29 | 25 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,300 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,277 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 1,466 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: 4 for the Ford Fusion, 9 for the Honda Civic.