Chevrolet Volt vs. Honda Clarity Electric
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Volt and Honda Clarity Electric contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Volt and the Honda Clarity Electric.
In comparing the Chevrolet Volt's and the Honda Clarity Electric's specifications and ratings, The Honda Clarity Electric has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Volt's and the Honda Clarity Electric's specifications and ratings, the Honda Clarity Electric is a better car than the Chevrolet Volt.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Volt loses 48.2 percent of its value and the Honda Clarity Electric loses 47.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Clarity Electric retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Volt.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Volt’s base engine makes 149 horsepower, and the Honda Clarity Electric base engine makes 161 horsepower. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. The Clarity Electric is rated to deliver an average of 126 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 89 miles.This gives the Honda Clarity Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Volt the advantage in maximum range. The Volt uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the Clarity Electric uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Clarity Electric, a electric midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Volt has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$25,594
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,400 - $33,520
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,620
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,288
Price Range:
$14,881 - $26,556
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$19,881
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$16,631 - $22,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,374
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Clarity Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
6 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Clarity Electric
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 21.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Volt Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Honda Clarity Electric Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 26Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Honda Clarity Electric Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
294 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
161 hp
Torque:
221 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 42 / 42
MPGe:
113 / 98 / 106
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
126 / 103 / 114
Range (city/hwy):
89 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
25.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
19 hours (120V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3519 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4024 lbs
Width:
73.9 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Pacific Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Green
Green Mist Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Vortex Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Platinum White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Jet Black
Gray
Light Ash/Dark Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
