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1993 Geo Prizm MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 Geo Prizm is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 27 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1992 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 1993, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1993 #7 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1993 Geo Prizm's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 1993 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Mercury Tracer28 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Saturn SL28 MPG $1,661
  6. 7Geo Prizm27 MPG $1,722
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental11 MPG $5,386
1993 PrizmOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Prizm MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prizm		 Gas 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Prizm		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Prizm		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Prizm		 Gas 23 MPG 26 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
88 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

1993 Geo Prizm vs. rivals

vs Kia Sephia 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Precis 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Saturn SL 28 MPG · $1,661/yr SL saves $62/yr vs Toyota Corolla 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Prizm saves $66/yr vs Plymouth Sundance/Duster 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Prizm saves $66/yr vs Isuzu Stylus 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Stylus saves $62/yr vs Mazda Protege 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Lemans 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lemans saves $172/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1993 Geo Prizm?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 24 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1993 Geo Prizm use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1993 Geo Prizm?

The 1993 Geo Prizm's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1993 Geo Prizm per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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