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honda clarity electric vs kia optima

2019 Honda Clarity Electric Sedan
2020 Kia Optima LX Automatic
$36,620 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0 / 10
$23,390 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8 / 10
Sub-Model Clarity Electric Sub-Model Optima
Make Honda Make Kia
Model Clarity Model Optima
Model Year 2019 Honda Clarity Electric Model Year 2020 Kia Optima
Year 2019 Year 2020
MSRP $36,620 MSRP $23,390
Engine Electric Engine 2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Single Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 161 hp Horsepower 185 hp
Torque 221 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Torque 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
City 126 MPGE City 24 MPG
Highway 103 MPGE Highway 32 MPG
Combined 114 MPGE Combined 27 MPG
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 38.4 ft Turning Diameter N/A
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 4,024 lbs Curb Weight 3,230 lbs
Wheelbase 108.3 in Wheelbase 110.4 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P235/45VR18 Front Tire P205/65HR16
Rear Tire P235/45VR18 Rear Tire P205/65HR16
Front Width 62.2 in Front Width 63.5 in
Max Width 73.9 in Max Width 73.2 in
Height 58.2 in Height 57.7 in
Length 192.7 in Length 191.1 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 59.7 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 55.8 in Front Seat Hip Room 56 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 45.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.1 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 55.6 in Rear Seat Hip Room 56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 36.2 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in
Trunk Volume 14.5 ft³ Trunk Volume 15.9 ft³
Fuel Tank Capacity N/A Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 444 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 592 miles
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.3 in