Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination
the EPA certified for the 2017 Clarity. 2 configurations listed,
with city, highway and combined mpg, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂ for each one.
Engine and transmission combinations
Engine
Transmission
Drive
City
Hwy
Comb.
L/100km
Fuel cost/yr
CO₂ g/mi
Fuel
— FCV · Start-stop
Automatic (A1)
FWD
69
67
68
3.5
—
—
Hydrogen
— EV · Start-stop
Automatic (A1)
FWD
126
103
114
2.1
$700
—
Electricity
mpg figures are the EPA window-sticker values in US gallons. The L/100km
column is the same figure converted for metric readers. CO₂ is tailpipe only and excludes
fuel production.
Engine summary
Engine 1
EV (Electricity)
Engine 2
FCV (Hydrogen)
Engine technology and equipment
Engine technology
PEM
Start-stop
Engine idle-stop system fitted on at least one configuration
Electrification
EV, FCV
Electric motor
120 kW AC PMSM, 130 kW AC PMSM
Electric range
366 miles
Manufacturer config codes
HNX
Drivetrain and class
Drivetrain
FWD
Vehicle class
Midsize Cars
Fuel types
Electricity, Hydrogen
Fuel economy range
Best combined
114 mpg
(2.1 L/100km)
Worst combined
68 mpg
(3.5 L/100km)
Spread
68–114 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)
$700
Emissions and running cost
EPA fuel economy score
10 / 10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10 / 10
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle
$8,500 less
Not yet published
Dimensions, curb weight, interior volume, oil capacity and torque
specifications require official Honda documentation that we have not yet
verified for this model year. They will be added once sourced.