2004 Honda Insight MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2004 Honda Insight.
The 2004 Honda Insight has 2 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L and Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L.
The 2004 Honda Insight Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.
The 2004 Honda Insight Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Honda Insight Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2004 Honda Insight is 50 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L | 47 | 45 | 49 |
| Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L | 52 | 48 | 58 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Honda Insight?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2004 Honda Insight is $1,275.
The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
Comparing a 2004 Honda Insight to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $5,125 on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L | $1,350 | save $4,750 |
| Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L | $1,200 | save $5,500 |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Honda Insight Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2004 Honda Insight will consume in one year is 6 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L | 6 |
| Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L | 6 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2004 Honda Insight Emit?
The 2004 Honda Insight will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2004 Honda Insight.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2004 Honda Insight model options.
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Honda Insight Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L:
| City MPG | 45 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 49 |
| Combined MPG | 47 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $4,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,350 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 6 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 1 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Vehicle Class | Two Seaters |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2004 Honda Insight Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L:
| City MPG | 48 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 58 |
| Combined MPG | 52 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $5,500 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,200 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 6 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 1 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Two Seaters |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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