Honda Civic vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is more fuel-efficient at 139 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) | 59 | 47 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 0 | 21 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 300 miles | 450 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 49 MPG | 139 MPG |
| City and highway | 50 and 47 | 147 and 130 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 59 complaints for the Honda Civic and 47 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: 0 for the Honda Civic, 1 for the Tesla Model 3.