2012 Honda Insight MPG
Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Honda Insight.
EPA combined fuel economy
41MPG
combined (55% city / 45% hwy)
City
40
MPG
Highway
42
MPG
Engine
1.3L
Cylinders
4
Drive
FrontWD
Class
Compact Cars
Running cost
Estimated annual fuel cost
Per year
$1,281
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel used
366 gal
per year
At gas price
$3.50
per gallon
Based on 41 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.
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FAQ
2012 Honda Insight
- How many MPG does a 2012 Honda Insight get?
- The 2012 Honda Insight gets 41 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 40 MPG in the city and 42 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (2 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
- What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Honda Insight?
- Driving 15,000 miles a year at 41 MPG combined, the 2012 Honda Insight uses about 366 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,281 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
- What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Honda Insight?
- The 2012 Honda Insight returns 40 MPG city and 42 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 41 MPG combined figure blends the two.
- Is 41 MPG good for a compact cars?
- For a compact cars, 41 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.
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