Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs. Volvo S60
In comparing the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's and the Volvo S60'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, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is a better car than the Volvo S60.
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs. Volvo S60 Pricing
A used 2020 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid ranges from $21,457 to $29,733 while a used 2020 Volvo S60 is priced between $34,458 to $56,416.
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid vs. Volvo S60 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid loses 45.7 percent of its value and the Volvo S60 loses 63.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid retains 17.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo S60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid’s base engine makes 212 horsepower, and the Volvo S60 base engine makes 400 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 S60 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles.This gives the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo S60 the advantage in maximum range. The Clarity Plug-In Hybrid uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the S60 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S60, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
21457 - 29733
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.456897
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
34458 - 56416
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.635677
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.68185 / 10
Reliability:
8.563699 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
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13 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 25Volvo S60 Rankings
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1 out of / 29Ranking
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20 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Touring
Volvo S60 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Inscription, T8 eAWD R-Design, T8 Polestar Engineered
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
212 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 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):
44 / 40 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 327 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 547 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.0 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:
4619 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18