Against 232 other Hybrid cars rated 2020–2022, the Insight beats their 29.5 mpg average by 22.5 mpg, about $564 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2000, the 1L 3-cyl Hybrid (2000–2006), does 52.6 mpg and the thirstiest, the 1.3L 4-cyl Hybrid (2010–2014), 40.8: $211 a year apart.
Every Honda Insight engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1L 3-cyl Hybrid | 48.1 / 59 | 2000–2006 | $730 | |
| 1.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 55 / 49 | 2019–2022 | $738 | |
| 1.3L 4-cyl Hybrid | 39.8 / 42 | 2010–2014 | $941 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.062 |
| Fuel per year | $738 |
| Fuel over five years | $3,690 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2020–2022 | −$564 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,284 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Honda Insight does better in town than out of it: 55 in the city against 49 on the highway, $86 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 55 mpg | $698 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 49 mpg | $784 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -6 mpg (-11%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Insight changed over the years
The Insight peaked in 2003 at 53 mpg (48 city, 59 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2011 at 40 — 13 mpg apart, or $235 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 52.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 / 49 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2021 | 55 / 49 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2020 | 55 / 49 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2019 | 55 / 49 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2014 | 40 / 42 | 1 | $937 | |
| 2013 | 40 / 42 | 1 | $937 | |
| 2012 | 40 / 42 | 1 | $937 | |
| 2011 | 39 / 41 | 1 | $960 | |
| 2010 | 40 / 43 | 1 | $937 | |
| 2006 | 48 / 58 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2005 | 48 / 58 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2004 | 48 / 58 | 1 | $738 | |
| 2003 | 48 / 59 | 1 | $725 | |
| 2002 | 48 / 59 | 1 | $725 | |
| 2001 | 48 / 60 | 1 | $725 | |
| 2000 | 49 / 61 | 1 | $725 |
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How we count
This page rests on 16 EPA ratings of the Honda Insight — 3 engines across 2000–2022. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,284. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Honda Insight get?
52 mpg combined, 55 city and 49 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the Insight has averaged 48.8 mpg.
Is the 2022 Insight more efficient than the 2021?
About the same: 52 against 52 mpg combined.
Which Insight year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003, at 53 mpg combined (48 city, 59 highway).
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