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Geo · model year 1997
1997 Geo Metro
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The 1997 Geo Metro is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.3 L 4-cylinder engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA fuel economy is 26 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highway and 28 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400, and tailpipe emissions are 317.39 g of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a concise view of the Metro’s fuel use and emissions; the city and highway ratings also show how its official estimates differ by driving category. The entry identifies the base model as Metro. It is categorized as a car in the Subcompact Cars class, with gasoline as its fuel and front-wheel drive as its drivetrain.
Good to know
- 28 MPG combined
- 31 MPG highway
- Front-wheel drive
- 3-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 26 MPG city
- $2,400 annual EPA fuel cost
- 317.39 g/mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. The 1997 Geo Metro may suit buyers considering a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures help frame fuel-economy comparisons.
The 1997 Geo Metro pairs a 1.3 L 4-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a 3-speed automatic. Its EPA figures are 28 MPG combined and $2,400 in annual fuel cost.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 317 g per mile
- Model year
- 1997
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.3 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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