2021 Honda Clarity vs 2021 Toyota Prius

2021 Honda Clarity

2021 Toyota Prius

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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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20th Anniversary Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 20th Anniversary Edition	54	50	$27,811	$29,875
Prius L Eco	58	53	$23,054	$24,525
Prius LE	54	50	$24,191	$25,735
Prius LE AWD-e	51	47	$25,507	$27,135
Prius Limited	54	50	$30,395	$32,650
Prius XLE	54	50	$26,602	$28,575
Prius XLE AWD-e	51	47	$27,533	$29,575
Prius Prime LE	N/A	N/A	$27,090	$28,220
Prius Prime Limited	N/A	N/A	$32,639	$34,000
Prius Prime XLE	N/A	N/A	$28,800	$30,000

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Invoice Price

$32,028

$27,811

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$58,490

$29,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$975 / month

$498 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.5

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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 Toyota Prius appeals to shoppers looking for a no-frills commuter that excels at fuel economy.

TCC Likes

Plush interior
Luxury-car ride quality
Excellent efficiency

Excellent fuel economy
Good cargo room
Android Auto has arrived

TCC Dislikes

Limited availability
High sticker prices
Other Honda hybrids drive better

Iconically unattractive
Cheap interior besides the touchscreen
Tight head room in back

Fuel Economy

City

54 mpg

Highway

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.6

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

53.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102

93.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

59.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

180

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.9

69.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.7

11.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

35.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P215/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P215/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4134

3075

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 3500

105 @ 3600

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 4501

121 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Fuel System

Hydrogen

Sequential MPI

Displacement

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

67 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

68 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

68 (Est)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.11

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.43

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Toyota Prius

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

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

2021 Honda Clarity

2021 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid on sale now
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Rebate: Up to $15,000 off (CA only)
Finance: From 0.9% APR + cash

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2021 Toyota Prius

2021 Prius available now
Lease: From $239/mo.
Finance: 0% APR for 60 months
Rebate: Up to $2,000 off

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