Efficiency-focused buyers have better options without leaving the Honda dealer lot.
The Insight and Accord both use similar two-motor hybrid systems that are related to the Clarity and are more comfortable and better looking, although the Insight and Accord lack plugs.
The Toyota Prius is the other hybrid that looks like no other, but its plug-in range is shorter.
The Chevy Volt is on its way out, and we liked its plug-in powertrain; discounts may be plentiful while supplies last.
The Hyundai Ioniq is less expensive, and perhaps more practical, but not as refined.
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 2019 Honda Clarity |  2019 Chevrolet Volt#5 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2019 Honda Accord Sedan#5 in Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |  2019 Honda Insight#1 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2019 Hyundai Ioniq |  2019 Toyota Prius#20 in Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |
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The 2019 Honda Clarity is a hybrid or electric vehicle with a bold exterior that ultimately fails to make a statement. |
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is a solid plug-in hybrid choice thanks to its long overall range and comfortable, high-quality feel. |
The 2019 Honda Accord sedan should be on any four-door shopper’s list—sedan, crossover, or otherwise. |
Forget the other Hondas to wear the Insight name, the 2019 Honda Insight is what “normal” will look like for small cars in the near future. |
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is an affordable hybrid or plug-in hybrid that trades on its affordability rather than luxury. |
The 2019 Toyota Prius adds an efficient all-wheel-drive version to appeal to more shoppers this year. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| N/A | $33,520 | $23,720 | $22,930 | N/A | $23,770 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 43 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 51 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy | 52 MPG City / 50 MPG Hwy | ||
| Engine | |||||
| N/A | Gas/Electric I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | N/A | Gas/Electric I-4 |
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| N/A | Compact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | N/A | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| N/A | 5-Door HB LT | LX 1.5T CVT | LX CVT | N/A | L Eco (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| N/A | Front wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| N/A | 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| N/A | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan | N/A | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| N/A | Automatic | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | N/A | CVT w/OD |
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| 2019 Honda Clarity vs. 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2019 Honda Clarity vs. 2019 Honda Accord Sedan | 2019 Honda Clarity vs. 2019 Honda Insight | 2019 Honda Clarity vs. 2019 Hyundai Ioniq | 2019 Honda Clarity vs. 2019 Toyota Prius | |
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