Ford Fusion vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 35 MPG combined, against 29 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,125 | 1,376 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 101 and 10 | 53 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 29,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 29 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 25 and 36 | 31 and 41 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,300 | $1,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,125 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 1,376 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Ford Fusion, 5 stars for the Honda Civic.
Safety recalls on file: 13 for the Ford Fusion, 5 for the Honda Civic.