Ford Taurus vs Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 34 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Ford Taurus. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Taurus | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,264 | 1,357 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 115 and 18 | 206 and 20 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 73,000 miles | 91,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 34 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 25 | 31 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $1,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,264 complaints for the Ford Taurus 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: 9 for the Ford Taurus, 14 for the Honda Civic.