Ford Fusion vs. Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid 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 Ford Fusion and the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.
When we compare the Ford Fusion's and the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid base engine makes 212 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Fusion has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
30062
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25320 - 35620
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
30062
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25320 - 35620
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
18383
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
14797 - 21777
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
514
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81428
# Good or Great Deals:
188
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20936
Price Range:
15827 - 25069
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
18383
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
14797 - 21777
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76299
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6214270521783956
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.386892830100556
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 10.2
Ford Fusion Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
12 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Ford Fusion Trim Levels
Taxi
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Touring
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
212 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
44 / 40 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 327 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3668 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4052 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue / Velocity Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Crimson Pearl
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Yellow
Not available
Green
Moonlit Forest Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Beige
