Honda Civic vs Nissan Kicks
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 49 MPG combined, against 33 MPG for the Nissan Kicks. At EPA assumptions that is about $700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Nissan Kicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 134 | 56 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 1 | 2 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 2,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 49 MPG | 33 MPG |
| City and highway | 50 and 47 | 31 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $2,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 134 complaints for the Honda Civic and 56 for the Nissan Kicks. 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, 4 for the Nissan Kicks.