Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla
The Honda Civic is more fuel-efficient at 49 MPG combined, against 35 MPG for the Toyota Corolla. At EPA assumptions that is about $550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 59 | 31 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 0 | 14 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 300 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 49 MPG | 35 MPG |
| City and highway | 50 and 47 | 32 and 41 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $1,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 59 complaints for the Honda Civic and 31 for the Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla.