Honda Clarity Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2021 Honda Clarity as a Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2021):
The Honda Clarity is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Honda Clarity Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 68 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 42 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 68 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 42 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 68 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 114 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 42 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 114 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 68 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 42 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 114 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 68 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Honda Clarity Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Honda Clarity?
The EPA classifies the Honda Clarity as a Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Honda Clarity considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars), the Honda Clarity is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.