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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 car in the EPA subcompact class, with front-wheel drive and a 1.3 L 4-cylinder engine. It has a 5-speed manual transmission. Official EPA fuel economy is 35 MPG combined, with 33 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $1,900, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 253.91 grams per mile. Metro is the base model. For buyers comparing fuel use, the combined figure summarizes the city and highway ratings, while the separate figures show how they differ by driving setting. The annual fuel cost and emissions figures add two further measures for considering this configuration. Its manual transmission and front-wheel-drive layout identify the setup described here.
Good to know
- 35 MPG combined fuel economy
- 39 MPG highway fuel economy
- EPA annual fuel cost is $1,900
- 253.91 g/mile tailpipe CO2
Watch for
- 33 MPG city fuel economy
- 5-speed manual transmission
Who it suits. The Metro may suit buyers looking for a gasoline subcompact with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Its EPA fuel economy and annual fuel cost are useful figures for weighing running costs.
The 1997 Geo Metro combines a 1.3 L four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. Its EPA rating is 35 MPG combined, with a listed annual fuel cost of $1,900.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 35 MPG
- City MPG
- 33 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 39 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 254 g per mile
- Model year
- 1997
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.3 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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1997 Geo Metro
40 MPG · $1,700 fuel a year