2021 Honda Clarity vs 2021 Hyundai Ioniq

2021 Honda Clarity

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

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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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Limited Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,903	$38,815
Ioniq Electric SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,999	$33,245
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	58	60	$22,665	$23,400
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	54	56	$29,938	$31,400
Ioniq Hybrid SE Hatchback	54	56	$24,249	$25,350
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	54	56	$27,298	$28,600
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,589	$33,150
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,780	$26,700
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,348	$29,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,028

$36,903

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$58,490

$38,815

Monthly Payment Estimate

$975 / month

$647 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda Clarity lineup offers two quirky-looking ways to embrace the cleaner future—with all the comfort and features to forget that you’re treading lightly.

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq steps up the efficiency game with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric editions.

TCC Likes

Plush interior
Luxury-car ride quality
Excellent efficiency

All the powertrain options
Conventionally good-looking
Intuitive touchscreens and controls

TCC Dislikes

Limited availability
High sticker prices
Other Honda hybrids drive better

Cramped rear seat
Relatively low plug-in miles
No longer cutting-edge

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

53.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102

96.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

55.6

52.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.9

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.2

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

176

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

106.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P205/60HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4134

3488

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Order Code

Fuel System

Hydrogen

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 3500

218

Engine Type

Electric

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 4501

134

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

68 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

67 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

68 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

121

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

170

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

145

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

133

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.43

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.83

7.41

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

2021 Honda Clarity

2021 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid on sale now
Lease: From $219 per month
Rebate: Up to $15,000 off (California only)
Finance: From 0.9% APR

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2021 Hyundai Ioniq

2021 Ioniq Hybrid is available
Lease: From $189 per month
Rebate: Up to $1,000 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR + $1,000

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