2021 Honda InsightFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving mix: City 85% / Highway 15%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 60.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 52 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 55 | 49 | 52 | $1,300 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 170 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 5.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Hybrid
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,295/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $1,718/yrHIGHEST | +$423 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,122/yrLOWEST | $-173 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,193/yr | $-102 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,304/yr | +$9 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,301/yr | +$6 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,613/yr | +$318 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,332/yr | +$37 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,253/yr | $-42 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,283/yr | $-12 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 52 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems23 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 23 owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Insight. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), brakes and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Honda Insight problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.