2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Nissan Leaf
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Nissan Leaf - Front Left Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Nissan Leaf - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Nissan Leaf - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2021 Nissan Leaf - Side Comparison2021 Nissan Leaf
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What is the main difference between Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Leaf?
Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, powertrain, fuel economy, market segment, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a significant difference between body structures and exterior dimensions. The 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is a Sedan, while the 2021 Leaf is a Hatchback. It is also slightly larger. Also, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has bigger and thirstier engine; the Leaf gets 65.6 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
$31,670
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-4
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
212 hp
147 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
44 MPG
114 - 123 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
40 MPG
94 - 99 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
42 MPG
104 - 111 MPGe
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.9 in
70.5 in
Length
Length
192.7 in
176.4 in
Height
Height
58.2 in
61.4 - 61.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.9 ft2
86.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
42.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.7 in
54.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.2 in
33.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.3 in
52.5 in
Costs
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
2021 Nissan Leaf
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$650 - $700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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