Honda Civic vs Kia K5
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 49 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Kia K5. At EPA assumptions that is about $900 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 134 | 77 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Tires |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 1 | 6 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 2,000 miles | 4,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 49 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 50 and 47 | 26 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $2,250 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 134 complaints for the Honda Civic and 77 for the Kia K5. 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: 2 for the Honda Civic, 2 for the Kia K5.