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Honda Insight MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
16 model years · 2000–2022
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Honda Insight fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Honda Insight for 16 model years, 2000 to 2022. Across those years its combined rating runs 40–53 MPG. The latest model year, 2022, has 2 configurations rated 48–52 MPG combined and costing $1,260–$1,360 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2003 Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD, at 53 MPG.
Honda Insight MPG by year
| Year | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2022 (ZE4) Generation page | ||
| 2022 | 48–52 | $1,260–$1,360 |
| 2021 | 48–52 | $1,260–$1,360 |
| 2020 | 48–52 | $1,260–$1,360 |
| 2019 | 48–52 | $1,260–$1,360 |
| 2010-2014 (ZE2) Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 41 | $1,590 |
| 2013 | 41 | $1,590 |
| 2012 | 41 | $1,590 |
| 2011 | 40 | $1,630 |
| 2010 | 41 | $1,590 |
| 2000-2006 (ZE1) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 47–52 | $1,260–$1,390 |
| 2005 | 47–52 | $1,260–$1,390 |
| 2004 | 47–52 | $1,260–$1,390 |
| 2003 | 47–53 | $1,230–$1,390 |
| 2002 | 47–53 | $1,230–$1,390 |
| 2001 | 47–53 | $1,230–$1,390 |
| 2000 | 53 | $1,230 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Honda Insight generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2022. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2022 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Honda Insight's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Honda Insight run 40–53 MPG across model years 2000 to 2022. The latest year, 2022, is rated 48–52 MPG.
Which Honda Insight model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Honda Insight Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 53 MPG.
How much does a Honda Insight cost to fuel per year?
For MY2022, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,260–$1,360 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,260.
Has the Honda Insight's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 53 MPG in 2000 to 52 MPG in 2022, 1 MPG less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Honda Insight?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2000 to 2022 (40–53 MPG).
Which Honda Insight model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2005, 2006, 2020, 2022. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.