News
Features
New Cars
Shopping Tools
2019 Awards
  1. Home
  2. Compare Cars
  3. Compare Honda Clarity Electric vs Volkswagen Passat

Compare Honda Clarity Electric vs Volkswagen Passat

Honda Clarity Electric
2019 Honda Clarity Electric
Select configuration:
$36,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
Honda Clarity Electric Full Review
Change Car
Volkswagen Passat
2020 Volkswagen Passat
Select configuration:
$22,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
Volkswagen Passat Full Review
Change Car
Hyundai Ioniq EV Kia Niro EV Nissan Leaf Tesla Model 3
Select Car

Overview

Engine
Electric
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 126 MPG
Hwy: 103 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
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
24
More
Volkswagen Passat
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
14
More

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
Electric
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
161 hp @ 4000 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.4 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
17" x 7"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P235/45VR18
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire
P235/45VR18
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
114 MPG
27 MPG
City
126 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
103 MPG
34 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
425.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
N/A
629 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.7 in
191.9 in
Height
58.2 in
58.5 in
Max Width
73.9 in
72.2 in
Front Width
62.2 in
62.1 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
61 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.1 in
38.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.7 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.8 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.1 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.3 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,024 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.5 ft³
15.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Vortex Blue Pearl
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Gray, Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
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
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

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

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Honda Clarity Electric
Best Comparisons
Volkswagen Passat
Best Comparisons
Popular Tags Cars
By Make
Acura Alfa Romeo Apollo Automobil Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce smart Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
By Car Type
SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars
By Price
Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K