Geo Metro: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Geo Metro across 9 model years, from the 1989 Geo Metro through the 1997 Geo Metro. The most recent 1997 Geo Metro returns 40 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1989 Geo Metro at 47 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Geo Metro page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Geo Metro. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1997 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 37 MPG | 44 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1996 | 1996 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 37 MPG | 44 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1995 | 1995 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 37 MPG | 44 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1994 | 1994 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 38 MPG | 44 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1993 | 1993 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 38 MPG | 44 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1992 | 1992 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 38 MPG | 44 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 Geo Metro | 40 MPG | 37 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,500 |
| 1990 | 1990 Geo Metro | 41 MPG | 38 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,450 |
| 1989 | 1989 Geo Metro | 47 MPG | 43 MPG | 52 MPG | $1,250 |
How the Geo Metro compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Geo Metro against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 1997 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.