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1997 Geo Metro fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 1997 Geo Metro. Combined fuel economy ranges from 28 to 40 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 37 city / 44 highway.

At a glance

Combined
28 to 40 MPG depending on version
City and highway
37 and 44 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$1,700 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Metro
Manual 5-spd
3-cyl 1.0L Front-Wheel Drive 374440 MPG $1,700
Metro
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.3L Front-Wheel Drive 333935 MPG $1,900
Metro
Automatic 3-spd
4-cyl 1.3L Front-Wheel Drive 263128 MPG $2,400
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $1,700 per year in fuel, versus $2,400 for the least efficient.

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