Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 49 MPG combined, against 33 MPG for the Nissan Sentra. 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 Sentra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 59 | 30 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Backover prevention |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 0 | 3 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 300 miles | 300 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 49 MPG | 33 MPG |
| City and highway | 50 and 47 | 30 and 38 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $2,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 59 complaints for the Honda Civic and 30 for the Nissan Sentra. 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: 0 for the Honda Civic, 1 for the Nissan Sentra.