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

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor 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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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.

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, Geo Metro EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/geo/metro.

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