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Compare Honda Clarity Electric vs Kia Optima

Honda Clarity Electric
2019 Honda Clarity Electric
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$36,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Kia Optima
2020 Kia Optima
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$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
Electric
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 126 MPGE
Hwy: 103 MPGE
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Range
89 miles
Range
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Honda Clarity Electric
2017-2019 Honda Clarity Electric Rear Three-Quarter Right Side View
2017-2019 Honda Clarity Electric Dashboard
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Kia Optima
2019-2020 Kia Optima Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Kia Optima Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
Electric
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
161 hp @ 4000 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,024 lbs
3,230 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
114 MPGE
27 MPG
City
126 MPGE
24 MPG
Highway
103 MPGE
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
6.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
N/A
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
592 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
89 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.7 in
191.1 in
Height
58.2 in
57.7 in
Max Width
73.9 in
73.2 in
Front Width
62.2 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
63.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
45.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.7 in
58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.8 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.1 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.3 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
56 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.5 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.4 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/45VR18
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire
P235/45VR18
P205/65HR16

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Vortex Blue Pearl
  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
  • Sangria
  • Sparkling Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Gray, Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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