Compare the 2019 Honda Insight vs 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

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Having a mid-size body, the 2019 Honda Insight is a hybrid sedan that offers great fuel economy in the city and on the highway. The 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is a mid-size sedan that's available in two editions. Both vehicles offer infotainment systems with the HondaLink technology and other digital applications. These efficient cars also have smart driving aides that are part of the patented Honda Sensing suite. Wi-Fi and the Traffic Sign Recognition are some new amenities that are available in the Insight.

Performance

• • Insight: 55 City MPG Fuel Economy*
• • Insight: 1.5 L Atkinson Cycle Engine
• • Insight: One-Speed Transmission System
• • Insight: Two Electric Motors
• • Clarity: Continuously Variable Transmission
• • Clarity: Dynamic Driving Modes

Running on a 1.5 L engine with the Atkinson Cycle label, the 2019 Honda Insight gets up to 55 MPG in the city.* This efficient sedan comes with a single-speed transmission system that works smoothly with two electric motors. By contrast, the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid rolls on an electronic continuously variable transmission (ECVT) system with paddle shifters for deceleration. This versatile car also has the Dynamic Driving Modes with three options.

Digital Technology

• • 8.0-Inch Diagonal Touch Screen
• • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• • HondaLink and Bluetooth
• • SiriusXM, HD Radio and Pandora Radio
• • 450-Watt Sound System in Insight
• • Wi-Fi Connection in Insight

You can easily browse the touch-screen menus on the 8.0-inch high-resolution monitors that are installed in the 2019 Insight and 2018 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. Both Honda sedans offer the latest smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and HondaLink. The updated infotainment system in the Insight comes with a Wi-Fi hub that serves several connected devices at the same time. From HD Radio and SiriusXM to Pandora and AM/FM, you have awesome music options in the Insight. The sound system in this model is capable of blasting up to 450 watts of acoustic waves.

Safety

• • Collision Mitigation Braking System
• • Road Departure Mitigation System
• • Lane Keeping Assist
• • Adaptive Cruise Control
• • Traffic Sign Recognition in Insight
• • Vehicle Stability Assist

Most of the driving aides that are available in the 2019 Insight and 2018 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid are part of the trademark Honda Sensing technology. Automatic braking could be activated by the Collision Mitigation Braking or Adaptive Cruise Control, which has the Low-Speed Follow feature. Both Honda sedans stay on course when the Lane Keeping Assist responds to swaying, swerving and other erratic departures from a single lane. Standard in the Insight model, the Traffic Sign Recognition keeps you updated on posted speed limits or other important regulations of the road.

Visit Pohanka Honda to learn more about the latest news regarding the 2019 Honda Insight’s release date and specs, and schedule a test drive for the upcoming Insight and/or the 2018 Clarity Plug-In Hybrid as well!

*55 city/49 highway/52 combined mpg rating for LX and EX trims. 51 city/45 highway/48 combined mpg rating for the Touring trim. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition and other factors.

**Based on 2018 EPA range rating. Use for comparison purposes only. Your range will vary based on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, powertrain condition, and other factors.