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Audi A6 vs Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,560

Car 1

Car 2

A6Clarity Fuel CellMSRP + destination$55,945$59,505Horsepower335 hp174 hpTorque273 lb-ft221 lb-ftMPG combined26 mpg68 mpgCargo, max13.7 cu ft11.8 cu ftRear legroom37.4 in36.2 inFront legroom41.3 in42.2 inSeats550-60 mph6.1 s9.6 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
A6 45 TFSI Premium AWD vs Clarity Fuel Cell FWD
MeasureA6Clarity Fuel CellWinner
MSRP + destination$55,945$59,505A6
Horsepower335 hp174 hpA6
Torque273 lb-ft221 lb-ftA6
MPG combined26 mpg68 mpgClarity Fuel Cell
EV rangeN/A360 miN/A
Cargo, max13.7 cu ft11.8 cu ftA6
Cargo, seats up13.7 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom37.4 in36.2 inA6
Front legroom41.3 in42.2 inClarity Fuel Cell
Length194.4 in192.7 inNot scored
Width74.3 inN/AN/A
Curb weight4,266 lb4,134 lbNot scored
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance4.2 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph6.1 s tested9.6 s estimateA6
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miA6

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostA6Clarity 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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceA66%
MPGClarity Fuel Cell62%
PowerA648%
SpaceA614%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked