Comparisons · 2015

2015 Ford Fiesta FWD vs 2015 Honda Civic

The 2015 Ford Fiesta FWD uses less fuel: 7.8 against 9.4 l/100km, about 17% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Ford Fiesta FWD costs about $3,248 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Honda Civic has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 4). The 2015 Honda Civic has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2015 Ford Fiesta FWD leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Fiesta FWD7.8 l/100km
2015 Honda Civic9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Fiesta FWD181.4 g/km
2015 Honda Civic218.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Fiesta FWD1,244 kg
2015 Honda Civic1,349 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Fiesta FWD4
2015 Honda Civic1
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Fiesta FWD258
2015 Honda Civic380
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Fiesta FWD4
2015 Honda Civic5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Fiesta FWD2015 Honda Civic
CO2181.4 g/km218.7 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints258380
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns41
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,800 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4PZEV
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolinePremium Gasoline
Gears67
Height1,450 mm1,440 mm
Kerb weight1,244 kg1,349 kg
Length4,070 mm4,560 mm
TransmissionManual 5-spdManual 6-spd
Urban8.7 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,490 mm2,670 mm
Width1,720 mm1,750 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.