Compare the 2019 Honda Insight vs 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Serving Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, and Washington, D.C.

When it comes to hybrids, Honda has changed the formula. The 2019 Honda Insight and 2018 Honda Clarity represents two ways to free yourself from high gas prices. Even better, these are top-quality products with handsome, spacious interiors and today's top technologies. The Clarity is the bigger of the two, and it has the fastest engine. However, the Insight has best-in-class rear legroom and a faster, more fuel efficient engine than its hybrid rival, the Toyota Prius. Families, daily commuters, professionals and other drivers will find a lot to like in either package.

Performance

2019 Insight

• • Net horsepower: 151
• • Net torque: 197 lb-ft
• • Gas mileage: 55 mpg city*
• • Best-in-class power-to-weight ratio
• • Regenerative braking and mechanical (friction) braking
• • Honda Sensing

2019 Clarity

• • Electric Range: 47 miles**
• • Net mileage: 110 mpg-e, city**
• • Gas mileage: 44 mpg city
• • Net horsepower: 103
• • Net torque: 232 lb ft
• • Honda Sensing

While the Clarity offers 47 miles on electric-only power**, the Insight can travel almost a mile with electric power. Insights have truly remarkable regular gas mileage. In fact, the Insight can beat the Prius in city fuel economy. However, the Clarity driver may not need their gas engine during regular commutes, saving it only for long trips. You’ll notice both have high-torque outputs. This ensures ample acceleration. For braking, the Insight can switch between traditional friction braking and regenerative braking. On the other hand, the Clarity driver can choose between four levels of regenerative braking.

Exterior

2019 Insight

• • Sweeping coupe-like roofline
• • Aluminum hood
• • 15.1 cu.ft. Trunk***
• • 16-inch alloy wheels

2019 Clarity

• • Aerodynamic features
• • Smart Clear Wipers
• • 15.5 cu.ft. trunk
• • 18-inch alloy wheels

Neither of these cars looks like a typical hybrid. They have distinctive exteriors with special details such as the Insight’s lightweight aluminum hood. Aerodynamic features direct the wind as it travels in and around the Clarity. Low centers of gravity help them hug the road and maintain stability. The Clarity is bigger than the Insight, and it wears bigger tires. Both cars can claim bigger trunks than expected from a hybrid. Honda was carefully to spread out the battery pack and maintain trunk space. Clarity models have smart clear wipers, a more efficient windshield cleaner.

Interior

2019 Insight

• • Soft-touch instrument panel
• • Ergonomically sculpted seats
• • 37.4 in. of 2nd row legroom

2019 Clarity

• • Bio-fabric materials
• • Eight-inch audio display
• • Standard heated seats

Among the best Insight details, there's a soft-touch instrument panel. The car's ergonomically sculpted seats help make the driver and front passenger more comfortable. On the other hand, the Clarity has a bio-fabric material that covers its seats. It's available in black or ivory white. A slightly more premium product, this car has a full audio display and standard heated fronts. Both models have a rearview camera and Bluetooth streaming audio. Shoppers can step up to the more advanced touchscreen with the Insight or Clarity. This provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Learn more about the latest updates on the 2019 Insight, and schedule a test drive for the highly anticipated hybrid along with the 2018 Clarity at Pohanka Honda of Fredericksburg!

*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 2019 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.

**Based on 2018 EPA range rating. Use for comparison purposes only. Your range will vary based on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, powertrain condition, and other factors.

***Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect the handling, stability and operation of this vehicle. Follow applicable load limits and loading guidelines.