2010 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 2010 Honda Insight.
The 2010 Honda Insight has 2 model options: Automatic (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L.
The 2010 Honda Insight Automatic (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L has a 101V Ni-MH electric motor which is charged via standard charger.
All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.
The 2010 Honda Insight Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L has a 101V Ni-MH electric motor which is charged via standard charger.
All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Honda Insight Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Honda Insight is 41 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 41 | 40 | 43 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 41 | 40 | 43 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Honda Insight?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Honda Insight is $1,550.
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 2010 Honda Insight to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $3,750 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 (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L | $1,550 | save $3,750 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L | $1,550 | save $3,750 |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Honda Insight Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Honda Insight will consume in one year is 7 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 (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 7 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 7 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 Honda Insight Emit?
The 2010 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 2010 Honda Insight.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 Honda Insight model options.
Automatic (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Honda Insight Automatic (AV-S7) 4-cyl, 1.3 L:
| City MPG | 40 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 43 |
| Combined MPG | 41 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $3,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,550 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Electric Motor | 101V Ni-MH |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 7 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Honda Insight Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.3 L:
| City MPG | 40 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 43 |
| Combined MPG | 41 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $3,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $1,550 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Electric Motor | 101V Ni-MH |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 7 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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