2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Front Left Comparison2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Front Left Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Rear Right Comparison2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Dashboard Comparison2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Side Comparison2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Ioniq Electric?

Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a difference in model years. The is 3 years newer. Also, a major difference is in the body structure and in the size of the vehicles. The 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is a Sedan and is slightly larger than the 2021 Ioniq Electric, which is a Hatchback. In addition, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has bigger and thirstier engine; the Ioniq Electric gets 13 more mpg. Among similarities are the starting price and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,400
$33,245
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-4
N/A
Horsepower
Horsepower
212 hp
134 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
City MPG
City MPG
44 MPG
54 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
40 MPG
56 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
42 MPG
55 MPG
Width
Width
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.9 in
71.7 in
Length
Length
192.7 in
176 in
Height
Height
58.2 in
58.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.9 ft2
87.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.2 - 39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.7 in
56.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.2 in
35.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.3 in
55 in

Costs

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
-
$1,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
-
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
-
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
-
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