- Newest year: 2006
- Hybrid
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2005
2000-2006 Honda Insight MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 47–53 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2006 Honda Insight at a glance
The 2000-2006 Honda Insight covers 7 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 47–53 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $1,260 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD (52 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2004; 2003, 2005 and 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 53 MPG, was reached in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2006 Honda Insight by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hybrid | 47–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,390 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Hybrid | 47–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,390 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Hybrid | 47–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Hybrid | 47–53 MPG | $1,230–$1,390 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Hybrid | 47–53 MPG | $1,230–$1,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Hybrid | 47–53 MPG | $1,230–$1,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Hybrid | 53 MPG | $1,230 | First year |
What the 2006 Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$105
$1,260 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.10
Per 100 miles
$8.40
Five years
$6,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$2,970less a year
Class median $4,230 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Honda Insight MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Honda Insight as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 48 | 58 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,390 |
2005 Honda Insight MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Honda Insight as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Honda Insight MPG
47–52 MPG · $1,260–$1,390/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 53 to 52 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,230 to $1,260, $30 more.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 48 | 58 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,390 |
2003 Honda Insight MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Honda Insight as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Honda Insight MPG
47–53 MPG · $1,230–$1,390/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 53 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,230.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 48 | 59 | 53 | $1,230 |
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,390 |
2001 Honda Insight MPG
47–53 MPG · $1,230–$1,390/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 53 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,230.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 48 | 60 | 53 | $1,230 |
| Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 45 | 49 | 47 | $1,390 |
2000 Honda Insight MPG
53 MPG · $1,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 49 | 61 | 53 | $1,230 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD: $1,710 in California and $1,100 in Texas, a $610 difference.
- California $1,710
- Washington $1,580
- New York $1,260
- Florida $1,190
- Texas $1,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (ZE1)
- 2010-2014 (ZE2)
- 2019-2022 (ZE4)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Honda Insight get?
EPA rates the 2000-2006 Honda Insight at 47–53 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD, is rated 53 MPG (48 city, 59 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Honda Insight?
The Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 53 MPG, in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. The lowest top rating, 52 MPG, was in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Honda Insight?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2004. In 2003, 2005 and 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Honda Insight per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD costs about $1,260 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,260–$1,390 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Honda Insight 100 miles?
About $8.40 per 100 miles for the Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.40 and $9.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Honda Insight more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD is rated 48 city and 58 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2006 Honda Insight compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Insight 1.0L 3-cyl FWD costs about $1,260 a year to fuel, $2,970 less than the class median of $4,230, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 69 rated two-seater configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Honda Insight different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 2 configurations rated 47–52 MPG combined. See the 2005 Honda Insight for that year.