Hybrid and petrol · 2000–2022
Honda Insight
MPG, running costs and specs for the Honda Insight. By the official figures, the 2020 gets 62 mpg, about $942 a year in the US.

- MPG
- 62 mpg
- 2020 official · 3.8 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $942
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 659 miles
- 40 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Insight costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $6.98 per 100 miles | $942 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $11.08 per 100 km | $1,219 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $9.10 per 100 km | $1,010 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £10.58 per 100 miles | £741 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Insight ranks
ZE4 (US), 2019–2023
Specs for the 2022 Honda Insight EX (US-market specification; 1.5L petrol hybrid). Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Generation
- ZE4
- Built
- 2018-2023
- Built in
- Japan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,663 mm
- Width
- 1,819 mm
- Height
- 1,412 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,699 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,361 kg
- Boot
- 427 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 113 kW
- Torque
- 267 Nm
- Gearbox
- E-CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 40 L
Ownership
- Tyres
- 215/55 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
ZE2, 2009–2014
Specs for the 1.3 IMA; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- ZE2
- Built
- 2009-2014
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,390 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,550 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,195 kg
- Boot
- 408 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.3 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,339 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 73 kW
- Torque
- 167 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 101 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 40 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hybrid | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 3.8 L/100km | 75 mpg | 62 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 3.9 L/100km | 73 mpg | 61 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 3.7 L/100km | 76 mpg | 64 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 3.8 L/100km | 74 mpg | 62 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 4.0 L/100km | 71 mpg | 59 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 4.1 L/100km | 69 mpg | 57 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 4.1 L/100km | 69 mpg | 58 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 3.7 L/100km | 77 mpg | 64 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 3.5 L/100km | 81 mpg | 67 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 3.7 L/100km | 77 mpg | 64 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Hybrid | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Hybrid | 3.0 L/100km | 96 mpg | 80 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Hybrid | 3.1 L/100km | 93 mpg | 77 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Hybrid | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Hybrid | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Hybrid | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Hybrid | 3.4 L/100km | 84 mpg | 70 mpg | — |
Honda Insight questions
What MPG does the Honda Insight get?
The 2020 Honda Insight gets 62 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (3.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Honda Insight cost to run a year in the US?
About $942 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Honda Insight go on a full tank?
About 659 miles (1,061 km) from its 40 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Honda Insight's trunk?
427 L, for the 2022 Honda Insight EX (US-market specification; 1.5L petrol hybrid).
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