Honda Civic vs Nissan Versa
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 36 MPG combined, against 35 MPG for the Nissan Versa. At EPA assumptions that is about $50 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Nissan Versa | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 178 | 160 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 1 | 3 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 11,000 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 42 | 32 and 40 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $1,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 178 complaints for the Honda Civic 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 Civic, 1 for the Nissan Versa.