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2010-2014 Honda Insight MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 40–41 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2014 Honda Insight at a glance
The 2010-2014 Honda Insight covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 40–41 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $1,590 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD (41 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 41 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2010-2014 Honda Insight by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,590 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,590 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,590 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 40 MPG | $1,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,590 | First year |
What the 2014 Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$133
$1,590 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.65
Per 100 miles
$10.60
Five years
$7,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,470less a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Honda Insight MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,590.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,590 |
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,590 |
2013 Honda Insight MPG
41 MPG · $1,590/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,590.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,590 |
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,590 |
2012 Honda Insight MPG
41 MPG · $1,590/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 40 to 41 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,630 to $1,590, $40 less.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,590 |
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 42 | 41 | $1,590 |
2011 Honda Insight MPG
40 MPG · $1,630/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 41 to 40 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,590 to $1,630, $40 more.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 39 | 41 | 40 | $1,630 |
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 39 | 41 | 40 | $1,630 |
2010 Honda Insight MPG
41 MPG · $1,590/yr
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 43 | 41 | $1,590 |
| Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 43 | 41 | $1,590 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD: $2,170 in California and $1,390 in Texas, a $780 difference.
- California $2,170
- Washington $2,010
- New York $1,590
- Florida $1,510
- Texas $1,390
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (ZE1)
- 2010-2014 (ZE2)
- 2019-2022 (ZE4)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2014 Honda Insight get?
EPA rates the 2010-2014 Honda Insight at 40–41 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 41 MPG (40 city, 42 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2014 Honda Insight?
The Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 41 MPG, in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 40 MPG, was in 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2014 Honda Insight?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How does the 2010-2014 Honda Insight compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2006 Honda Insight) is rated 47–53 MPG combined and costs $1,230–$1,390 a year to fuel; the 2010-2014 model is rated 40–41 MPG and costs $1,590–$1,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Honda Insight per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,590 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,590 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Honda Insight 100 miles?
About $10.60 per 100 miles for the Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Honda Insight more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD is rated 40 city and 42 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2014 Honda Insight compare with other small car configurations?
The Insight 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,590 a year to fuel, $1,470 less than the class median of $3,060, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 360 rated small car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Honda Insight different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,590. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2014 against 2 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Honda Insight for that year.