2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2020 Tesla Model S
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2020 Tesla Model S - Front Left Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2020 Tesla Model S - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2020 Tesla Model S - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2020 Tesla Model S - Side Comparison2020 Tesla Model S
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What is the main difference between Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Model S?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, fuel economy, model year, market segment, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a $46,590 difference in the base MSRP. The 2020 Tesla Model S, a newer vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid. Also, you get 65.6 more mpg with the 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid than with the 2020 Model S. In addition, the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is slightly smaller than the Model S. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.5 L, Auto, FWD
- Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,400
$99,990
Engine
Engine
1.5L Inline-4
Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
212 hp
N/A hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
44 MPG
98 - 121 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
40 MPG
96 - 112 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
42 MPG
97 - 117 MPGe
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.9 in
77.3 in
Length
Length
192.7 in
196 in
Height
Height
58.2 in
56.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.3 in
116.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.9 ft2
105.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.1 in
38.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
42.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.7 in
57.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
35.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.2 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.3 in
55 in
Costs
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid
2020 Tesla Model S
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$600 - $750
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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