Geo Prizm: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Geo Prizm across 9 model years, from the 1989 Geo Prizm through the 1997 Geo Prizm. The most recent 1997 Geo Prizm returns 28 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1996 Geo Prizm at 29 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Geo Prizm 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 Prizm. 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 Prizm | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1996 | 1996 Geo Prizm | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1995 | 1995 Geo Prizm | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1994 | 1994 Geo Prizm | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1993 | 1993 Geo Prizm | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1992 | 1992 Geo Prizm | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1991 | 1991 Geo Prizm | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1990 | 1990 Geo Prizm | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1989 | 1989 Geo Prizm | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
How the Geo Prizm compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Geo Prizm 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.