For superior gas mileage and dependability, look no further than Honda’s line of hybrid cars, including the Insight and the Clarity. Take a look at our comparison of these luxurious and eco-friendly cars so you know which you’d like to go with when the time comes to purchase a new hybrid.
Exteriors and Trim Levels
The 2020 Honda Insight and the 2019 Honda Clarity are eye-catching. The Clarity has a smooth, streamlined look, while the lines on the Insight are deep and fierce. The Clarity’s grille is much more understated, granting more focus to the bumper and headlights. The Insight features three trim levels (the LX, the EX, and the Touring), while the Clarity has two (Base and Touring). The Insight has seven color options available, while the Clarity has six.
A rear-wing spoiler and black and chrome body accents are standard on the Clarity but optional on the Insight. The Insight’s side-view mirrors are more advanced despite being manual-folding. These power-operated mirrors are remote-heated and have turn signal indicators, while the Clarity’s manual-folding side-view mirrors simply offer power remote.
Engine and Battery Comparison
The 2019 Honda Clarity comes with a 1.5-liter Inline-4 regular gas engine generating 103 horsepower and 99 pound-feet of torque regardless of trim level. The 2020 Insight comes with a 1.5-liter Inline-4 regular gas engine providing 107 horsepower and 99 pound-feet of torque. While the engines may seem similar, their battery pairings provide very different mileage results. The 2020 Insight gets 51* MPG in the city and 45* on the highway, while the 2019 Clarity gets 126* MPG of gasoline-equivalent in town and 103* on the highway.
*2020 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid: 110 combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) electric rating; 44 city/40 highway/42 combined MPG gasoline only rating. 47-mile maximum EV mode driving range rating. 340-mile combined gas-electric driving range rating. Based on 2020 EPA ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors.
*2020 Insight: 55 city/49 highway/52 combined mpg rating for LX and EX trims. 51 city/45 highway/48 combined mpg rating for the Touring trim. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors.
Transmission and Performance Comparison
Both vehicles come with a two-speed continuously variable transmission with overdrive capability. The overdrive feature replaces the highest gear on the transmission, granting the vehicles a higher redline and the ability to cover greater distances at lower RPMs. And that translates into increased gas and electric mileage. The Clarity comes with a slightly wider wheelbase (18 inches, compared with the Insight’s 17). The Insight is renowned for its seamless and responsive acceleration, while the Clarity is well-known for its incredibly smooth and comfortable ride.
Entertainment and Convenience Variations
The audio systems mark the most significant difference in terms of entertainment features for the two vehicles. The 2020 Insight comes with a 10-speaker sound system with a 450-watt amplifier, while the 2019 Clarity comes with an eight-speaker audio system and a 180-watt amplifier. When it comes to convenience features, the Insight has options for a sunroof and convertible roof with FOB controls, while the Clarity has neither. The Clarity keeps your devices charged through two USB ports and two 12-volt outlets, while the Insight comes with a pair of USB ports and a single 12-volt outlet.
Compare and contrast the rest of the many features of the 2020 Insight and 2019 Clarity at Russell & Smith Honda in Houston, Texas. Their excellent staff will gladly guide you through their expansive inventory to the perfect Honda to fit your needs.
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