Honda Accord vs Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla 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 | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 236 | 106 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 2 | 24 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 16,000 miles | 22,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 37 | 32 and 41 |
| 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 106 for the Toyota Corolla. 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, 2 for the Toyota Corolla.