2020 Honda Clarity vs 2020 Honda Insight

2020 Honda Clarity

2020 Honda Insight

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Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan	N/A	N/A	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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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Insight EX CVT	55	49	$22,581	$24,310
Insight LX CVT	55	49	$21,303	$22,930
Insight Touring CVT	51	45	$26,312	$28,340

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,028

$22,581

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$58,490

$24,310

Monthly Payment Estimate

$975 / month

$405 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Honda Clarity offers three comfortable, well-equipped ways to go about your daily routine—probably without producing any tailpipe emissions.

The 2020 Honda Insight is a fuel-efficient compact sedan that has a secret: it’s among the safest cars on the road.

TCC Likes

Excellent efficiency
Nicely appointed interior
Great ride quality

Very efficient powertrain
Relaxed ride
Mature looks

TCC Dislikes

Barely viable EV range
Expensive, unless you’re leasing
Other Hondas do the hybrid thing better

Thin seat bottoms
Base cars skimp on features
Will anyone notice?

Fuel Economy

City

55 mpg

Highway

49 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

53.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

97.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

55.6

47.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

56.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

36.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

55.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.9

71.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

60.9

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

183.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

15.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.7

10.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

35.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P215/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P215/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4134

3000

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 4501

151 @ 6000

Engine Order Code

Fuel System

Hydrogen

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 3500

99 @ 5000

Displacement

1.5 L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

68 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

68 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

67 (Est)

Transmission

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.43

2.45

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

2.45 - 0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.83

3.42

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Honda Insight

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Honda Clarity

2020 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is sold out
Up to $5,500 off (CA only)
Finance: From 1.9% APR + cash
Lease: From $359/mo.

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2020 Honda Insight

2020 Insight is sold out
Rebates: Up to $500 off
Financing: From 1.9% + cash
Leasing: No advertised specials

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