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Used 2020 Honda Clarity Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The Honda Clarity is a four-door sedan with two powertrains from which to choose: Plug-In Hybrid or Fuel Cell.

The Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (212 horsepower, 232 lb-ft) with an electric-motor hybrid system and a 17-kWh lithium-ion battery. On a full charge, the battery provides up to 48 electric-only miles of range. The engine is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined when operating in hybrid mode.

Honda offers the plug-in hybrid in two trims: Base and Touring. The base version comes with an 8-inch touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, plus heated front seats, automatic wipers, and the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety features. The Touring trim adds leather seats and a power-adjustable driver's seat, plus factory navigation and a synthetic suede interior.

The Clarity Fuel Cell operates via hydrogen tanks underneath the car. A fuel cell assembly turns the hydrogen into electricity, which powers an electric motor (174 hp, 221 lb-ft). Essentially, it operates much like a fully electric vehicle that occasionally needs a hydrogen fill-up. When full, the Clarity Fuel Cell has up to 360 miles of range. Only one version is available, and it includes leather-trimmed seats that are heated in front, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8-inch touchscreen, 12-speaker premium audio system and Honda Sensing safety technology.

Which Clarity trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is our clear choice when it comes to maximizing efficiency and minimizing headache. The base version offers standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus heated front seats and Honda's suite of advanced safety technology.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Scarborough, ME
Vehicle
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Clarity Touring Plug-In Hybrid
Clarity Fuel Cell
Vehicle
Touring Plug-In Hybrid
1.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT
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Fuel Cell
fuel cell) DD
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
212 hp @ 5,500 rpm
212 hp @ 5,500 rpm
174 hp @ 4,501 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
221 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
Not available
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
not available
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
235/45R18
235/45R18
235/45R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)/City/Hwy/Combined MPG
44 / 40 / 42 MPG
44 / 40 / 42 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
117 / 102 / 110 MPGe
117 / 102 / 110 MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
7.0 gal.
7.0 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)/Driving Range (city/hwy)
308 / 280 miles
308 / 280 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
hydrogen
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
47 mi.
47 mi.
Not applicable
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
31
31
Not applicable
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
2.5 hr.
2.5 hr.
Not applicable
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,052 lb.
4,059 lb.
4,134 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.9 in.
73.9 in.
73.9 in.
Height
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
Length
192.7 in.
192.7 in.
192.7 in.
Wheelbase
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
108.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.5 cu. ft.
15.5 cu. ft.
11.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.7 in.
59.7 in.
59.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.2 in.
36.2 in.
36.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
Not Available
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Beige, cloth
Beige, leather
Black, leather
Brown, leather
Platinum Gray, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Moonlit Forest Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Solar Silver Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Crimson Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Moonlit Forest Pearl
Modern Steel Metallic
Solar Silver Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Crimson Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Crimson Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl