--- title: "Compare Used Cars Side by Side: Specs, MPG, Recalls" description: "Compare two or three used cars side by side: NHTSA recalls, complaints and crash stars, EPA MPG by engine, and size and weight. Free, public data." canonical: https://texas.huntautogroup.com/compare/ last_updated: 2026-11-05 language: en --- # Compare Used Cars Side by Side: Specs, MPG, Recalls Tool # Compare used cars side by side Put two or three cars side by side: NHTSA recalls and complaints, safety stars, engines with EPA MPG, and length and weight from Transport Canada. Public sources only; if a source has no record, the cell says "No data". **[Anthony Hunt](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/about/) ** Updated November 5, 20262 min read ![Compare Used Cars Side by Side: Specs, MPG, Recalls](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/assets/covers/compare.webp) Car 1YearCar 2YearCar 3Year ## Want a personalized car guide? Message Anthony on WhatsApp with your budget and what you need. Free, honest advice in English or Spanish. He doesn't sell cars. [WhatsApp Anthony](https://wa.me/15559374868?text=Hi%20Anthony%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20personalized%20car%20guide%20%28I%20read%3A%20Compare%20Used%20Cars%20Side%20by%20Side%3A%20Specs%2C%20MPG%2C%20Recalls%29.) [Ask Anthony](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/contact/) ## Frequently asked questions **Where does the data come from?** Recalls, complaints and stars: NHTSA. Engines and MPG: the EPA at fueleconomy.gov. Size and weight: Transport Canada, through NHTSA's vPIC API. No prices and no made-up reviews. **Why is MPG missing for some trucks?** The EPA does not rate fuel economy for heavy-duty pickups such as the F-250 or Ram 2500. **Does a high complaint count mean a car is bad?** Not on its own. Complaints are unverified and rise with how many cars were sold. Compare years of the same model and check the car by its VIN. **Want a personalized car guide?**Message Anthony on WhatsApp with your budget and what you need. Free, honest advice in English or Spanish. He doesn't sell cars.[WhatsApp](https://wa.me/15559374868?text=Hi%20Anthony%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20personalized%20car%20guide%20%28I%20read%3A%20Compare%20Used%20Cars%20Side%20by%20Side%3A%20Specs%2C%20MPG%2C%20Recalls%29.) ## Sources - [NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings API](https://api.nhtsa.gov) - [EPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/download.shtml) - [Transport Canada vehicle specifications, via NHTSA vPIC](https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/api/) Educational content. Anthony does not sell, broker or arrange vehicle sales in Texas. Confirm fees and rules with the office named in each source before you pay anything. ## Want a personalized car guide? Message Anthony on WhatsApp with your budget and what you need. Free, honest advice in English or Spanish. He doesn't sell cars. [WhatsApp Anthony](https://wa.me/15559374868?text=Hi%20Anthony%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20personalized%20car%20guide%20%28I%20read%3A%20Compare%20Used%20Cars%20Side%20by%20Side%3A%20Specs%2C%20MPG%2C%20Recalls%29.) [Ask Anthony](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/contact/) ### Related articles ![Top 10 Used Cars for Uber Drivers in Austin](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/assets/covers/best-used-cars-for-uber-in-austin-640.webp) [Uber and rideshareTop 10 Used Cars for Uber Drivers in AustinTen used cars for Uber drivers in Austin, picked by Uber's vehicle rules, EPA MPG and NHTSA recall data, with the hybrid Anthony would buy and why.November 5, 2026](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/guides/best-used-cars-for-uber-in-austin/) ![Broke Down on I-35 Between Austin and San Antonio](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/assets/covers/broke-down-on-i-35-austin-san-antonio-640.webp) [OwnershipBroke Down on I-35 Between Austin and San AntonioWhat to do if your car breaks down on I-35 from Round Rock to San Antonio: the first two minutes, who to call, crash rules, summer heat and towing.November 5, 2026](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/guides/broke-down-on-i-35-austin-san-antonio/) ![Buying a Used Car From a Private Seller in Texas](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/assets/covers/buying-from-a-private-seller-in-texas-640.webp) [BuyingBuying a Used Car From a Private Seller in TexasHow to buy a used car from a private seller in Texas, from checking the title and VIN to signed paperwork, sales tax and the 30-day title deadline.November 5, 2026](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/guides/buying-from-a-private-seller-in-texas/) ![Anthony Hunt](https://texas.huntautogroup.com/assets/anthony-hunt-320.webp) ### Anthony Hunt Web developer and car enthusiast in Austin, Texas. Anthony has spent the last year and a half around used cars and auctions, digs into every rule and recall so you don't have to, and knows people across the car business. Need help choosing a car? Ask him, it's free. [anthonyhunts.com](https://anthonyhunts.com)