Honda Civic vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is more fuel-efficient at 137 MPG combined, against 49 MPG for the Honda Civic. At EPA assumptions that is about $800 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 134 | 219 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 1 | 54 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 2,000 miles | 10,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 49 MPG | 137 MPG |
| City and highway | 50 and 47 | 145 and 128 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 134 complaints for the Honda Civic and 219 for the Tesla Model 3. 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, 3 for the Tesla Model 3.