Honda Insight MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Honda Insight model year from 2000 to 2022 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Insight has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl, 1.0L 3-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2003 (up to 53 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Honda Insight fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2022 48–52 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $20,995 164 listings
2021 48–52 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $18,699 89 listings
2020 48–52 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $19,687 105 listings
2019 48–52 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $16,770 196 listings
2014 41 MPG 1.3L 4-cyl — —
2013 41 MPG 1.3L 4-cyl — —
2012 41 MPG 1.3L 4-cyl — —
2011 40 MPG 1.3L 4-cyl — —
2010 41 MPG 1.3L 4-cyl — —
2006 47–52 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —
2005 47–52 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —
2004 47–52 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —
2003 47–53 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —
2002 47–53 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —
2001 47–53 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —
2000 53 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl — —

2022 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2022 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 48 to 52 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $20,995 on VehiSales (164 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 55 49 52 MPG
Insight Touring 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 51 45 48 MPG

2021 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2021 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 48 to 52 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $18,699 on VehiSales (89 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 55 49 52 MPG
Insight Touring 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 51 45 48 MPG

2020 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2020 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 48 to 52 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $19,687 on VehiSales (105 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 55 49 52 MPG
Insight Touring 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 51 45 48 MPG

2019 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2019 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 48 to 52 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $16,770 on VehiSales (196 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 55 49 52 MPG
Insight Touring 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 51 45 48 MPG

2014 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2014 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Regular 40 42 41 MPG
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 42 41 MPG

2013 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2013 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 42 41 MPG
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Regular 40 42 41 MPG

2012 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2012 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 42 41 MPG
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Regular 40 42 41 MPG

2011 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2011 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 40 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 39 41 40 MPG
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Regular 39 41 40 MPG

2010 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2010 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 40 43 41 MPG
Insight 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Regular 40 43 41 MPG

2006 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2006 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 47 to 52 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 58 52 MPG
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 MPG

2005 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2005 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 47 to 52 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 58 52 MPG
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 MPG

2004 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2004 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 47 to 52 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 58 52 MPG
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 MPG

2003 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2003 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 47 to 53 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 59 53 MPG
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 MPG

2002 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2002 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 47 to 53 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 59 53 MPG
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 MPG

2001 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2001 Insight was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 47 to 53 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 48 60 53 MPG
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 45 49 47 MPG

2000 Honda Insight: engines & MPG

The 2000 Insight was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy of 53 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Insight 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 49 61 53 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Honda Insight get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Insight range from 40 to 53 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2003 model year.

What engines does the 2022 Honda Insight have?

The 2022 Insight was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2022 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Honda Insight require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric Insight?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Honda Insight EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/honda/insight.

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