Compare 2019 FIAT 500e vs 2019 Honda Clarity

2019 FIAT 500e

2019 Honda Clarity

Select style

Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500e Hatch	N/A	N/A	$32,658	$33,210

Select style

Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Clarity Electric Sedan	N/A	N/A	N/A	$36,620
Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan	69	67	N/A	$58,490
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Sedan	N/A	N/A	$32,028	$33,400
Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring Sedan	N/A	N/A	$35,090	$36,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,658

$32,028

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,210

$36,620

Monthly Payment Estimate

$554 / month

$610 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.4

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Fiat 500e is a throwback in more ways than one: It has a nostalgic style and feel, but also outdated range.

The 2019 Honda Clarity is a hybrid or electric vehicle with a bold exterior that ultimately fails to make a statement.

TCC Likes

Emissions-free driving
Good looks
Best 500 to drive

Efficient powertrains
Active safety standard
Choice among green powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Limited to California and Oregon
High price for low range
No smartphone software

Very short EV range
Other Honda hybrids do better
Relatively expensive

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

47.8

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

78.6

101.5

Second Leg Room (in)

27.6

36.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

42.6

55.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

59.7

Passenger Capacity

4

5

Second Head Room (in)

35.5

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.4

57.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

90.6

108.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

64.1

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

55.4

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

-

Length, Overall (in)

142.4

192.7

Height, Overall (in)

60.1

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

55

62.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

7

-

Trunk Volume (ft³)

-

14.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

NA

NA

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.4

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

NA

NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11

12.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

31.3

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

NA

NA

Front Tire Order Code

T1A

NA

Spare Tire Order Code

NA

NA

Rear Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

T1A

NA

Front Tire Size

P185/55HR15

P235/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2980

4024

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

NA

NA

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

NA

NA

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

-

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

147

221 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

E99

NA

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

111

161 @ 4000

Engine Type

Electric

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

103

103

Battery Range (mi)

84

89

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

121

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

112

114

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

9.59

2.43

Trans Type

1

1

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

NA

NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.59

3.83

Trans Order Code

DAC

NA

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic

First Gear Ratio (:1)

-

2.43

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500e

Honda Clarity Electric

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Strut

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