2021 Honda Insight mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
52mpg
- 55 city, 49 highway.
- Top 5% of 81 sedans (2021).
- 3 trims: 48 to 52 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 55 | 49 | 52 | 10.6 | 551 | $738 |
| EX FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 55 | 49 | 52 | 10.6 | 551 | $738 |
| Touring FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 51 | 45 | 48 | 10.6 | 509 | $800 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 52 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $738
- Per month
- $62
- Per mile
- 6.2 cents
- Fill the tank
- $33.92
- Top trim: Touring FWD. $800 a year. $62 more than the LX FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.0 | $6.53 |
| 300 miles | 6.1 | $19.59 |
| 500 miles | 10.2 | $32.65 |
| 1,000 miles | 20.4 | $65.31 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $53
- Per year
- $640
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 52 mpg good? Yes. Beats 99% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda Insight | LX FWD | 52 mpg |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | AWD | 30 mpg |
| 2021 Kia K5 | LX FWD | 32 mpg |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | L FWD | 32 mpg |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | S FWD | 28 mpg |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport FWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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