Audi A6 vs Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,560
- A6: $3,560 cheaper, 161 hp more.
- Clarity Fuel Cell: 42 mpg better, 0.9 in more front legroom.
- A6 wins 7 of 10 measures.
| Measure | A6 | Clarity Fuel Cell | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,945 | $59,505 | A6 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 174 hp | A6 |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | A6 |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 68 mpg | Clarity Fuel Cell |
| EV range | N/A | 360 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft | A6 |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 36.2 in | A6 |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | Clarity Fuel Cell |
| Length | 194.4 in | 192.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 4,134 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s tested | 9.6 s estimate | A6 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | A6 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A6 45 TFSI Premium AWD $54,900 | Clarity Fuel Cell FWD $58,490 | $3,590 |
| Clarity Fuel Cell FWD $58,490 | A6 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $54,900 | $3,590 |
Cost to run
Clarity Fuel Cell costs $1,913 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A6 | Clarity Fuel Cell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,945 | $59,505 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $565 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $3,388 |
| Total, 6 years | $64,807 | $62,893 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A6 wins.
Clarity Fuel Cell wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A6 | 6% |
| MPG | Clarity Fuel Cell | 62% |
| Power | A6 | 48% |
| Space | A6 | 14% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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