1998 Chevrolet Metro MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro.

The 1998 Chevrolet Metro has 3 model options: Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L.

The 1998 Chevrolet Metro Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1998 Chevrolet Metro Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1998 Chevrolet Metro Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1998 Chevrolet Metro Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro is 34 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L403644
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L282631
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L353339

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1998 Chevrolet Metro?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1998 Chevrolet Metro is $1,867.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1998 Chevrolet Metro to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,167 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L$1,550save $3,750
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L$2,250save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L$1,800save $2,500

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1998 Chevrolet Metro Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1998 Chevrolet Metro will consume in one year is 9 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L7
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L9

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1998 Chevrolet Metro Emit?

The 1998 Chevrolet Metro will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1998 Chevrolet Metro.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1998 Chevrolet Metro model options.

Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro Manual 5-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L:

City MPG36
Highway MPG44
Combined MPG40
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $3,750
Fuel Cost$1,550
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum7
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.3
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1998 Chevrolet Metro Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG33
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG35
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,500
Fuel Cost$1,800
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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