Chevrolet Metro MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Metro model year from 1988 to 2001 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Metro has been offered with 1.3L 4-cyl, 1.0L 3-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1988 (up to 47 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Metro fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2001 28 MPG 1.3L 4-cyl
2000 28–36 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl
1999 28–37 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl
1998 28–40 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl
1988 47 MPG 1.0L 3-cyl

2001 Chevrolet Metro: engines & MPG

The 2001 Metro was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG

2000 Chevrolet Metro: engines & MPG

The 2000 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 36 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Metro 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 32 41 36 MPG
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 31 38 34 MPG
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG

1999 Chevrolet Metro: engines & MPG

The 1999 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 37 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Metro 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 34 42 37 MPG
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 33 39 35 MPG
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG

1998 Chevrolet Metro: engines & MPG

The 1998 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 40 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Metro 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 36 44 40 MPG
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 33 39 35 MPG
Metro 1.3L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG

1988 Chevrolet Metro: engines & MPG

The 1988 Metro was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy of 47 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Sprint Metro 1.0L 3-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 44 51 47 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Metro get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Metro range from 28 to 47 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1988 model year.

What engines does the 2001 Chevrolet Metro have?

The 2001 Metro was EPA-rated with 1.3L 4-cyl engines — see the 2001 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Metro require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Metro EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/metro.

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