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2020 Honda Clarity — specs, fuel economy and owner manual

The 2020 Honda Clarity is a midsize cars sold in 2 engine configurations (1.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid, FCV) with a best EPA combined rating of 68 mpg and 42 mpg in its thirstiest configuration It was offered with 2 transmissions (Automatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios)) and FWD drive.

01Quick specifications

Engine1.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid, FCV
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFWD
Fuel typeHydrogen, Regular Gasoline
EPA combined (best)68 mpg
EPA combined (worst)42 mpg
Annual fuel cost (best)—
Vehicle classMidsize Cars

02All 2020 Honda Clarity fuel economy configurations

2 configurations were certified by the EPA for the 2020 model year. Combined mpg is the figure the EPA uses for its window sticker.

EngineTransmissionDrive CityHighwayCombined Fuel cost/yrCO₂ g/miFuel
1.5L I4
Plug-in Hybrid · Start-stop
Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD444042$1,60057Regular Gasoline
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FCV · Start-stop
Automatic (A1)FWD686768——Hydrogen

Source: U.S. Department of Energy fuel economy certification data (vehicles.csv), retrieved 2026-10-27.

03Fluid capacities

Official Honda fluid capacities for the 2020 Honda Clarity have not yet been verified against service documentation. Rather than publish an unverified number, this table is empty on purpose.

04Torque specifications

Same rule applies: no verified source, no number. Torque values are being added model by model from official service information.

Owner's manual

The official 2020 Honda Clarity owner's manual is published by Honda. We do not host or mirror manual files — copyright stays with the manufacturer, and a mirror is exactly what gets a site like this taken down.

Get the official manual

Search your exact model year and trim on the manufacturer's owner site, or request a copy from any authorized dealer using your VIN.

Official Honda owner site

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If you need torque specifications and wiring diagrams, those live in the paid service information system rather than the free owner's manual. We are adding verified torque values model by model.

Common questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Honda Clarity?

The most efficient 2020 Clarity configuration the EPA certified is rated 68 mpg combined; the least efficient is 42 mpg combined.

How many engine options did the 2020 Honda Clarity have?

The EPA certified 2 engine configurations for the 2020 model year: 1.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid, FCV.

What transmissions were available on the 2020 Honda Clarity?

Automatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Is the 2020 Honda Clarity front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

It was offered in FWD configuration.

Where can I download the 2020 Honda Clarity owner's manual?

From Honda's official owner site (owners.honda.com) or from an authorized dealer. We link to the official source rather than hosting the file.

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What is still missing on this page

We have not yet verified fluid capacities (oil, coolant, transmission), torque specifications, maintenance intervals for the 2020 Honda Clarity against official Honda service documentation. Rather than guess, those fields are left empty. A wrong torque value can destroy an engine, so we only publish figures we can trace.

06Sourcing

Engines, transmissions, drivetrain and fuel economy on this page come from U.S. Department of Energy EPA certification data for the 2020 model year. Model year existence is confirmed against NHTSA vehicle registration data. Retrieved 2026-10-27. Fields with no official source are left empty.