Compare the2022 Porsche TaycanVS 2021 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Porsche Taycan have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer pretensioners for the rear seat belts.

The Taycan’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

Both the Taycan and Clarity Fuel Cell have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Taycan has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Clarity Fuel Cell’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Porsche Taycan has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Taycan offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Taycan helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Taycan offers an optional Surround View System to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Clarity Fuel Cell only offers a rear monitor.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Taycan’s optional rear cross-path warning system uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer a cross-path warning system.

Both the Taycan and the Clarity Fuel Cell have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available blind spot warning systems.

The Porsche Taycan weighs 434 to 1065 pounds more than the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Warranty

The Taycan comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Clarity Fuel Cell’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The Taycan’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s (12 vs. 5 years).

Porsche pays for scheduled maintenance on the Taycan for 2 years and 24,000 miles. Porsche will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Honda doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Clarity Fuel Cell.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche 15th in initial quality. With 1 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 17th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche second in reliability, above the industry average. With 59 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 27th.

Engine

The Taycan’s standard electric motor produces 228 more horsepower (402 vs. 174) and 33 lbs.-ft. more torque (254 vs. 221) than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s electric motor. The Taycan Performance Plus’ optional electric motor produces 295 more horsepower (469 vs. 174) and 42 lbs.-ft. more torque (263 vs. 221) than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s electric motor. The Taycan Cross Turismo’s standard electric motors produces 295 more horsepower (469 vs. 174) and 147 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 221) than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s electric motor. The Taycan 4S’ standard electric motors produces 348 more horsepower (522 vs. 174) and 251 lbs.-ft. more torque (472 vs. 221) than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s electric motor. The Taycan Turbo S’ standard electric motors produces 576 more horsepower (750 vs. 174) and 553 lbs.-ft. more torque (774 vs. 221) than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s electric motor.

As tested in Car and Driver the Taycan Performance Plus electric motor is faster than the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell:

	Taycan	Clarity Fuel Cell
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	8.1 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	10.3 sec	26.7 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.1 sec	8.3 sec
Quarter Mile	12.9 sec	16.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	115 MPH	85 MPH

Transmission

The Taycan’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer launch control.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Taycan’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Clarity Fuel Cell:

	Taycan Base/4S	Taycan Turbo S	Clarity Fuel Cell
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	16.5 inches	12.3 inches
Rear Rotors	14.1 inches	16.1 inches	12.2 inches

The Taycan’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Clarity Fuel Cell are solid, not vented.

The Taycan offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The Taycan stops much shorter than the Clarity Fuel Cell:

	Taycan	Clarity Fuel Cell
70 to 0 MPH	147 feet	195 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	132 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Taycan’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Clarity Fuel Cell (F:265/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. 235/45R18).

The Taycan’s optional 265/35R21 front and 305/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Taycan has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 18-inch wheels are available on the Clarity Fuel Cell. The Taycan offers optional 21-inch wheels.

Suspension and Handling

The Taycan offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The Taycan offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Honda doesn’t offer an active suspension on the Clarity Fuel Cell.

The Taycan has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Clarity Fuel Cell’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Taycan has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Taycan’s wheelbase is 5.9 inches longer than on the Clarity Fuel Cell (114.2 inches vs. 108.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Taycan is 4.6 inches wider in the front and 3.5 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Clarity Fuel Cell.

The Taycan’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (49% to 51%) than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s (57.3% to 42.7%). This gives the Taycan more stable handling and braking.

The Taycan 4S handles at 1.03 G’s, while the Clarity Fuel Cell pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Taycan Turbo S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 4.4 seconds quicker than the Clarity Fuel Cell (23.6 seconds @ .87 average G’s vs. 28 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Taycan w/Rear Axle Steering’s turning circle is 4.3 feet tighter than the Clarity Fuel Cell’s (34.1 feet vs. 38.4 feet).

Chassis

The front grille of the Taycan uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Taycan Turbo S is quieter than the Clarity Fuel Cell (65 vs. 66 dB).

Cargo Capacity

The Taycan has a much larger trunk than the Clarity Fuel Cell (17.2 vs. 11.8 cubic feet).

The Taycan has a much larger trunk with its rear seat up than the Clarity Fuel Cell (18.7 vs. 11.8 cubic feet).

The Taycan’s available rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Taycan. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Taycan’s power trunk can be opened or closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening trunk.

Servicing Ease

The Taycan uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Clarity Fuel Cell uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Honda. J.D. Power ranks Porsche first in service department satisfaction. With a 53% lower rating, Honda is ranked 20th.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory seat in the Clarity Fuel Cell, the Taycan offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Taycan’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The power windows standard on both the Taycan and the Clarity Fuel Cell have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Taycan is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Clarity Fuel Cell prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Taycan detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Taycan offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer cornering lights.

When the Taycan with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Clarity Fuel Cell’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Taycan’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Clarity Fuel Cell has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Taycan keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Taycan’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Taycan offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Clarity Fuel Cell.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Porsche Taycan has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Taycan’s optional Active Parking Support can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Park Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Clarity Fuel Cell doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Porsche Taycan comes in sedan and station wagon bodystyles; the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell isn’t available as a station wagon.

Recommendations

The Porsche Taycan outsold the Honda Clarity by over two to one during the 2021 model year.

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