Honda Accord vs Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa is more fuel-efficient at 35 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Honda Accord. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 236 | 160 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 2 | 3 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 16,000 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 37 | 32 and 40 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,100 | $1,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 236 complaints for the Honda Accord and 160 for the Nissan Versa. 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: 3 for the Honda Accord, 1 for the Nissan Versa.