Ford Fusion vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 36 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 416 | 559 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 5 and 0 | 39 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 76,000 miles | 15,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 36 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 34 | 32 and 42 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $1,850 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 416 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 559 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: 3 for the Ford Fusion, 4 for the Honda Civic.