Geo Metro MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Geo Metro model year from 1989 to 1997 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Metro has been offered with 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1994 (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.
Geo Metro fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 28–40 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 28–40 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 28–40 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 33–47 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 30–47 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 30–47 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 30–47 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 30–47 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 34–47 MPG | 1.0L 3-cyl | — | — |
1997 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1997 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 40 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 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 |
1996 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1996 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 40 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 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 |
1995 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1995 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 40 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 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 |
1994 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1994 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 33 to 47 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro XFI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 43 | 52 | 47 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 MPG |
1993 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1993 Metro was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 47 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro XFI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 43 | 52 | 47 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 45 | 41 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 35 | 41 | 37 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 36 | 33 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 36 | 33 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 28 | 34 | 30 MPG |
1992 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1992 Metro was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 47 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro XFI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 43 | 52 | 47 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 35 | 41 | 37 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 28 | 34 | 30 MPG |
1991 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1991 Metro was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 47 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro XFI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 43 | 52 | 47 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 45 | 40 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 45 | 40 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 34 | 41 | 37 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 28 | 33 | 30 MPG |
1990 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1990 Metro was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 47 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro XFI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 43 | 52 | 47 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 45 | 41 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 44 | 40 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 34 | 41 | 37 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 35 | 33 MPG |
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 31 | 36 | 33 MPG |
| Metro LSI Convertible | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 28 | 33 | 30 MPG |
1989 Geo Metro: engines & MPG
The 1989 Metro was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.0L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 34 to 47 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 43 | 52 | 47 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 38 | 45 | 41 MPG |
| Metro LSI | 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 32 | 36 | 34 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Geo Metro get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Metro range from 40 to 47 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1994 model year.
What engines does the 1997 Geo Metro have?
The 1997 Metro was EPA-rated with 1.0L 3-cyl, 1.3L 4-cyl engines — see the 1997 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Geo Metro require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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