Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 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 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
When we compare the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2021 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid ranges from $19,271 to $29,230 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $23,000 to $36,938.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid loses 42 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 11.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s base engine makes 212 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 327 miles. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles.This gives the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the RAV4 Hybrid uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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:
33400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
28748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
26570 - 33400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28030 - 38350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24162
Price Range:
19271 - 29230
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
23640
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
20329 - 25146
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68936
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29978
Price Range:
23000 - 36938
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
26649
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
21121 - 35534
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
678
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63742
# Good or Great Deals:
288
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.8 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.5 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.328
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8356835269223266
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 7.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.188947018456769
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 17.3
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
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34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Touring
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
212 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
595 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Crimson Pearl
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Blue
Blue Flame
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
