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2018 Honda Clarity FCV MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.

68
MPG combined (69 city / 67 hwy)
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Hydrogen
gas type

Is the 2018 Honda Clarity FCV good on gas?

At up to 68 MPG combined, the 2018 Honda Clarity FCV is better than average for a Midsize Cars — that class averages about 23.0 MPG across 5,710 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

2018 Honda Clarity FCV trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
A1 automatic, FWDHYDROGEN68

2018 Honda Clarity FCV specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

TransmissionA1 automatic
Drive typeFWD
EPA body classMidsize Cars
FuelHydrogen

Other years of the Honda Clarity FCV

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.