Fuel economy details

Geo Metro 1997

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

40combined MPG

37 / 44city / highway MPG

$1,700estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

(FFS) · Manual 5-spd

40 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classSubcompact Cars

DriveFront-Wheel Drive

TransmissionManual 5-spd

Tailpipe CO₂222 g/mi

EPA base modelMetro

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use: 7.4 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: saves $3,500

Interior space

Passenger volume: 82 cu ft
Luggage volume: 10 cu ft

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 78 EPA records from 1997 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 100%
Combined MPG vs median: 16 MPG above the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $1,100 lower than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 13, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.