Geo · 1989–1997 · Gas

Geo Metro MPG by year

The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Geo Metro, from 1989 to 1997. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1994, at 47 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1997 model is 15% less efficient than the best 1989 model (40 vs. 47 MPG). The 1997 model is 74% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (40 vs. 23 MPG).

Most efficient year199447 MPG combined
Latest (1997)40 MPG$1,162/yr to fuel
First rated (1989)47 MPG$989/yr at today's prices
Model years rated938 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Metro, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Metro model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1997 Gas 40 MPG
lowest 28
37 / 44 23 — 3 $1,162
1996 Gas 40 MPG
lowest 28
37 / 44 23 — 3 $1,162
1995 Gas 40 MPG
lowest 28
37 / 44 22 — 3 $1,162
1994 Gas 47 MPG
lowest 33
43 / 52 24 — 3 $989
1993 Gas 47 MPG
lowest 30
43 / 52 24.5 — 6 $989
1992 Gas 47 MPG
lowest 30
43 / 52 24 — 5 $989
1991 Gas 47 MPG
lowest 30
43 / 52 23 — 5 $989
1990 Gas 47 MPG
lowest 30
43 / 52 24 — 7 $989
1989 Gas 47 MPG
lowest 34
43 / 52 23 — 3 $989

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Geo Metro year has the best fuel economy?

The 1994 Geo Metro, rated up to 47 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $989 a year.

Which Geo Metro year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1995 model, whose most efficient version is rated 40 MPG combined (about $1,162 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Geo Metro?

The 1997 Geo Metro is rated up to 40 MPG combined.

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