Compare Honda Clarity vs Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Volkswagen Passat CC

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
1.8 TSI 152
1.8 TSI 160
1.8 TSI 160 DSG
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 4motion
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 4motion DSG
2.0 TDI 170 DSG
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 AT
3.6 4motion DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
532 L / 18.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
26.0 L / 6.9 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.4 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.3 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
235/45 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
9.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
Size | Height
1478 mm / 58.2 in
1417 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4895 mm / 192.7 in
4767 mm / 187.7 in
4799 mm / 188.9 in
Size | Width
1877 mm / 73.9 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2751 mm / 108.3 in
2711 mm / 106.7 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

Neofiliac score
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41%
Pros
  • Distinct styling
  • Fuel cell
  • Better styling than the B7
  • Good towing capacity
  • More upscale than the B6/B7 Passat
  • Interesting VR6 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
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible DSG reliability
  • Some unreliable I4 petrol engines

Price

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