Honda Insight
52 MPG The 2022 Honda Insight is EPA-rated at 52 MPG combined (55 city / 49 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 288 gallons, $923 a year in fuel, or $0.062 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2022 run it averages 47.7 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 16 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.048 | $481 | $721 | $962 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.058 | $577 | $865 | $1154 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.062 | $615 | $923 | $1231 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.067 | $673 | $1010 | $1346 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.077 | $769 | $1154 | $1538 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.087 | $865 | $1298 | $1731 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.096 | $962 | $1442 | $1923 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52 MPG | 55 | 49 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2021 | 52 MPG | 55 | 49 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2020 | 52 MPG | 55 | 49 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2019 | 52 MPG | 55 | 49 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2014 | 41 MPG | 40 | 42 | $1500 | 216 | 2 |
| 2013 | 41 MPG | 40 | 42 | $1500 | 216 | 2 |
| 2012 | 41 MPG | 40 | 42 | $1500 | 217 | 2 |
| 2011 | 40 MPG | 39 | 41 | $1550 | 222 | 2 |
| 2010 | 41 MPG | 40 | 43 | $1500 | 217 | 2 |
| 2006 | 49.5 MPG | 46.5 | 53.5 | $1250 | 180 | 2 |
| 2005 | 49.5 MPG | 46.5 | 53.5 | $1250 | 180 | 2 |
| 2004 | 49.5 MPG | 46.5 | 53.5 | $1250 | 180 | 2 |
| 2003 | 50 MPG | 46.5 | 54 | $1225 | 178 | 2 |
| 2002 | 50 MPG | 46.5 | 54 | $1225 | 178 | 2 |
| 2001 | 49 MPG | 46 | 52.7 | $1250 | 182 | 3 |
| 2000 | 53 MPG | 49 | 61 | $1150 | 168 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Honda Insight ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 21.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: smart fortwo electric drive convertible (102), smart fortwo electric drive coupe (108).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 170 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Insight get?
The 2022 Honda Insight is rated at 52 MPG combined by the EPA — 55 city and 49 highway. Across all 16 model years in the database it averages 47.7 MPG, ranging from 40 to 53 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Insight cost in fuel per year?
At 52 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 288 gallons — roughly $923 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.062 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $1200.
Has the Honda Insight become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 53 MPG in 2000 to 52 in 2022. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Honda Insight efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.1 MPG. That is 30.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.