Honda Insight Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2022 Honda Insight as a Midsize Cars / Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2022):
The Honda Insight is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars / Compact Cars.
Honda Insight Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 52 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 48 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 48 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 52 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 52 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 48 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 52 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 48 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Honda Insight Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Honda Insight?
The EPA classifies the Honda Insight as a Midsize Cars / Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Honda Insight considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars, Compact Cars), the Honda Insight is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.