Highway Mileage of Insight II
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Highway Mileage of Insight II
I commute 100 miles for work and it is almost all freeway. I am considering buying a new Insight. What kind of mileage are forum members getting on the freeway? I have found lots of mileage claims online, but have not been able to find numbers for freeway only driving.
Thanks for any info.
Regards,
Martyn.
Thanks for any info.
Regards,
Martyn.
#2
Re: Highway Mileage of Insight II
I find I get the best mileage with my 2010 Insight if I stick to the 55MPH two lane state highways. I can easily get 50+ MPG in decent weather at 55-57MPH.
On the 65MPH interstates I am lucky if I can keep it at 45-48MPG @ 65-68MPH. And that is in good weather without too much of a headwind.
I rarely, almost never, go over 70MPH in either of my hybrids. In my eyes it really defeats the purpose. If you want to go 70-80+MPH I recommend not even bothering with a hybrid.
But I suspect at speeds over 75+MPH in decent weather you could expect 35-40MPG with a 2010-2011 Insight.
On the 65MPH interstates I am lucky if I can keep it at 45-48MPG @ 65-68MPH. And that is in good weather without too much of a headwind.
I rarely, almost never, go over 70MPH in either of my hybrids. In my eyes it really defeats the purpose. If you want to go 70-80+MPH I recommend not even bothering with a hybrid.
But I suspect at speeds over 75+MPH in decent weather you could expect 35-40MPG with a 2010-2011 Insight.
#3
Re: Highway Mileage of Insight II
Thanks for the info. I am traveling on the Interstate and the speed limit is 70 most of the way. I was thinking that the Insight might not be best for this type of driving and appreciate the confirmation. I think I will go with either the Elantra or Golf TDI.
#4
Re: Highway Mileage of Insight II
I believe the Insight will do better at 70mph than the VW Golf TDI or Elantra . The TDI may do better over 70 mph, but the up-keep may be more? H
#6
Re: Highway Mileage of Insight II
Just completed a trip from upstate N.Y. to S.C.. Mostly highway with speeds around 70 mph. I averaged 46-47 mpg's. Normal commuting with no highway but lots of hills will get me about 53-55 mpg's.
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