2006 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 2006 Honda Insight.

The 2006 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 2006 Honda Insight Automatic (variable gear ratios) 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2006 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 2006 Honda Insight Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2006 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 2006 Honda Insight?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Honda Insight Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2006 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

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2006 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 2006 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
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 3
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 2006 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
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 3
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

Ratings were provided by the manufacturer to the U.S. Department of Energy, which is where we sourced the data. Be advised that manufacturers may have upgraded, downgraded, or changed these ratings following the compilation of this data.

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