Hybrid and petrol · 2000–2022

Honda Insight

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Honda Insight. By the official figures, the 2022 uses 4.5 L/100km: 62 mpg UK, 52 mpg US.

Honda Insight in white
Fuel use
4.5 L/100km
2022 official
UK mpg
62 mpg
US mpg
52 mpg
On a full tank
841 km
38 L tank

What a Insight costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$13.29 per 100 km$1,462
Australia$2.41/L petrol$10.89 per 100 km$1,209
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£12.69 per 100 miles£888
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.37 per 100 miles$1,129

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), 2019–2022

Specs for the 1.5 hybrid; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
ZE4 (US)
Built
2019-2022
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,675 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,350 kg

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
38 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

ZE4, 2018–2023

Specs for the 2022 Honda Insight EX (US-market specification; 1.5L petrol hybrid); other versions differ a little.

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2022Hybrid4.5 L/100km62 mpg52 mpg—
2021Hybrid4.5 L/100km62 mpg52 mpg—
2020Hybrid3.8 L/100km75 mpg62 mpg—
2019Hybrid3.9 L/100km73 mpg61 mpg—
2015Petrol4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2015Hybrid3.7 L/100km76 mpg64 mpg—
2014Petrol4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2014Hybrid3.8 L/100km74 mpg62 mpg—
2013Petrol4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2013Hybrid4.0 L/100km71 mpg59 mpg—
2012Petrol4.2 L/100km67 mpg55 mpg—
2012Hybrid4.1 L/100km69 mpg57 mpg—
2011Petrol4.6 L/100km62 mpg52 mpg—
2011Hybrid4.1 L/100km69 mpg58 mpg—
2010Petrol4.2 L/100km67 mpg56 mpg—
2010Hybrid3.7 L/100km77 mpg64 mpg—
2009Petrol3.5 L/100km81 mpg67 mpg—
2009Hybrid3.7 L/100km77 mpg64 mpg—
2006Hybrid4.5 L/100km62 mpg52 mpg—
2005Hybrid3.0 L/100km96 mpg80 mpg—
2004Hybrid3.1 L/100km93 mpg77 mpg—
2003Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2002Hybrid5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2001Hybrid4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2000Hybrid3.4 L/100km84 mpg70 mpg—

Honda Insight questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Honda Insight?

The 2022 Honda Insight uses 4.5 L/100km by its official figures: 62 mpg in UK gallons and 52 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Honda Insight cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,462 in New Zealand, $1,209 in Australia, £888 in United Kingdom, $1,129 in United States.

How far does a Honda Insight go on a full tank?

About 841 km (522 miles) from its 38 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Honda Insight's boot?

427 L, for the 1.5 hybrid.

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