Geo Prizm MPG and Fuel Economy

Geo have been manufacturing models of Prizm for 9 years, with the latest vehicle in 1997 having a combined MPG of 24.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1997 Geo Prizm is $2,600 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel driving a 1997 Geo Prizm.

🛢 The Geo Prizm will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Geo Prizm will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Geo Prizm.

The table below is a complete list of the 9 Geo Prizm fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
1997 Geo Prizm24$2,600
1996 Geo Prizm25$2,500
1995 Geo Prizm25$2,500
1994 Geo Prizm24$2,600
1993 Geo Prizm24$2,600
1992 Geo Prizm24$2,600
1991 Geo Prizm24$2,600
1990 Geo Prizm24$2,600
1989 Geo Prizm23$2,700

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