Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 36 MPG combined, against 35 MPG for the Toyota Corolla. 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 | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 178 | 106 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 1 | 24 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 11,000 miles | 22,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 42 | 32 and 41 |
| 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 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 Civic, 2 for the Toyota Corolla.