Ford Mustang vs Honda HR-V
The Ford Mustang is more fuel-efficient at 84 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Honda HR-V. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Mustang | Honda HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 67 | 82 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 9 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 36,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 84 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 90 and 77 | 28 and 34 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $900 | $2,250 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 67 complaints for the Ford Mustang and 82 for the Honda HR-V. 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 Mustang, 5 stars for the Honda HR-V.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Ford Mustang, 4 for the Honda HR-V.