- Newest year: 2022
- Hybrid
- Small cars
- Same as 2021
2019-2022 Honda Insight MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 48–52 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2022 Honda Insight at a glance
The 2019-2022 Honda Insight covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 48–52 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $1,260 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Insight 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (52 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021; 2020 and 2022 repeat the values of the year before.
2019-2022 Honda Insight by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hybrid | 48–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 48–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 48–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2019 |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 48–52 MPG | $1,260–$1,360 | First year |
What the 2022 Insight 1.5L 4-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 small car median
$1,980less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Honda Insight MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Honda Insight as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 55 | 49 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Touring | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 51 | 45 | 48 | $1,360 |
2021 Honda Insight MPG
48–52 MPG · $1,260–$1,360/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 55 | 49 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Touring | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 51 | 45 | 48 | $1,360 |
2020 Honda Insight MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2019
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2020 Honda Insight as for the 2019 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2019 section above.See 2019
2019 Honda Insight MPG
48–52 MPG · $1,260–$1,360/yr
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 55 | 49 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Touring | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 51 | 45 | 48 | $1,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Insight 1.5L 4-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 MY2022 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (ZE1)
- 2010-2014 (ZE2)
- 2019-2022 (ZE4)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2022 Honda Insight get?
EPA rates the 2019-2022 Honda Insight at 48–52 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Insight 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 52 MPG (55 city, 49 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2022 Honda Insight?
Every model year of the 2019-2022 Honda Insight tops out at 52 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2022 Honda Insight?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021. In 2020 and 2022 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2019-2022 Honda Insight compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2014 Honda Insight) is rated 40–41 MPG combined and costs $1,590–$1,630 a year to fuel; the 2019-2022 model is rated 48–52 MPG and costs $1,260–$1,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Honda Insight per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Insight 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,260 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,260–$1,360 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Honda Insight 100 miles?
About $8.40 per 100 miles for the Insight 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.40 and $9.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Honda Insight more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Insight 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 55 city and 49 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2022 Honda Insight compare with other small car configurations?
The Insight 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,260 a year to fuel, $1,980 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Honda Insight different from the 2021 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2021 and 2022: 2 configurations rated 48–52 MPG combined. See the 2021 Honda Insight for that year.