Honda HR-V vs Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The Honda HR-V is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda HR-V | Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 171 | 114 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 0 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 19,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 31 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 34 | 22 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,150 | $2,600 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 171 complaints for the Honda HR-V and 114 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. 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 HR-V, 1 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.