1997 Geo MetroFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
37
MPG
Highway
44
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
40.5MPG average+1.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 40 MPG · Owner reported avg: 40.5 MPG
Range: 29–54 MPG
Driving mix: City 25% / Highway 75%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 40.5 real world MPG based on 8 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
37
Hwy
44
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
33
Hwy
39
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
31
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 44 | 40 | $1,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 33 | 39 | 35 | $1,950 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 222 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.3L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1L, 3-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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Geo Metro MPG History
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