1998 Chevrolet MetroFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPG
Highway
44
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 12 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
43.9MPG average+9.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 40 MPG · Owner reported avg: 43.9 MPG
Range: 37–52 MPG
Driving mix: City 22% / Highway 78%
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 43.9 real world MPG based on 12 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
36
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 | 36 | 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
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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