Compare Honda Clarity vs Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Volkswagen Passat B5

Honda | Cars

Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

Fuel Cell

Plug-in Hybrid

Electric

1.4 TSI 125hp

1.4 TSI 125hp DSG

1.4 TSI 150hp

1.4 TSI 150hp 4Motion

1.4 TSI 150hp DSG

1.5 TSI 150hp

1.5 TSI 150hp DSG

1.6 TDI

1.6 TDI DSG

1.8 TSI

1.8 TSI DSG

2.0 TDI 150hp

2.0 TDI 150hp 4Motion

2.0 TDI 150hp DSG

2.0 TDI 190hp

2.0 TDI 190hp 4Motion DSG

2.0 TDI 190hp DSG

2.0 TDI 240hp 4Motion DSG

2.0 TSI 220hp DSG

2.0 TSI 272hp 4Motion DSG

2.0 TSI 280hp 4Motion DSG

GTE PHEV

1.6

1.6 AT

1.8

1.8 AT

1.8T

1.8T AT

1.9 TDI 101hp

1.9 TDI 101hp AT

1.9 TDI 110hp

1.9 TDI 110hp AT

1.9 TDI 115hp

1.9 TDI 90hp

1.9 TDI 131hp

2.0

2.0 AT

2.3

2.3 AT

2.5 TDI

2.5 TDI AT

2.8

2.8 AT

Capacity

Fuel Capacity

26.0 L / 6.9 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Offroad | Approach Angle

13.4 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

12.3 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Helical spring

Tire Size

235/45 R18

Turning Circle

11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

9.9 kWh (gross)

Battery | Type

Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

145 mm / 5.7 in

Size | Height

1478 mm / 58.2 in

Size | Length

4895 mm / 192.7 in

4767 mm / 187.7 in

Size | Width

1877 mm / 73.9 in

Track Width | Front

1580.0 mm / 62.2 in

Track Width | Rear

1587.0 mm / 62.5 in

Wheel Size

8J x 18

Wheelbase

2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Electric Range

50.0 km / 31.1 mi

Fuel Economy

5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Engine | Bore

73.0 mm / 2.9 in

74.5 mm / 2.9 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

13.5:1

10.5:1

Engine | Displacement

1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc

Engine | Specific Output

68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

89.5 mm / 3.5 in

80.0 mm / 3.1 in

Engine | Torque

134 Nm / 98.8 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm + 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 0-2000 rpm

Transmission | Gears

1-speed

Reviews

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Pros

Distinct styling
Fuel cell

Better styling than the B7
Good towing capacity

Interesting VR5 engine

Cons

Not meant for volume production
Lack of fuel cell infrastructure

Only available with small, lethargic engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

No powerful engine options
Very basic suspension setup
Questionable build quality

Price

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