Honda Civic vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is more fuel-efficient at 114 MPG combined, against 36 MPG for the Honda Civic. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,164 | 670 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 66 and 6 | 10 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 25,000 miles | 21,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 114 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 42 | 132 and 98 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,164 complaints for the Honda Civic and 670 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. 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 Honda Civic, 5 stars for the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Honda Civic, 3 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5.