Geo · model year 1997
1997 Geo Prizm
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1997 Geo Prizm is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 24 MPG, with 22 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,800, and tailpipe CO2 is 370.29 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 24 MPG combined EPA rating
- 27 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission
Watch for
- 22 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $2,800
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- 370.29 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline subcompact Mixed city and highway driving Buyers wanting front-wheel drive and an automatic
Choose the 1997 Geo Prizm if a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox matches your needs. Its defining number is 24 MPG combined, with a $2,800 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. Drivers spending most of their time in town should budget around the 22 MPG city figure, while highway-heavy use aligns more closely with 27 MPG. The 370.29-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of its running profile.
What it is
This 1997 Geo Prizm is a subcompact car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The headline EPA figure is 24 MPG combined. That means the Prizm is rated to travel about 24 miles on a gallon when city and highway driving are combined.
EPA ratings are 22 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,800. The car runs on gasoline, and its tailpipe output is 370.29 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Prizm has a 24 MPG combined rating. City and highway ratings add context for your own route.
Who it suits
This car fits a buyer who wants a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and who can work with a 24 MPG combined rating. It is also a match for drivers whose use includes both city and highway miles.
Trade-offs
The 22 MPG city rating is lower than the 27 MPG highway rating, so mostly urban driving uses the less favorable of its two test figures. The three-speed automatic and gasoline powertrain define how it delivers those numbers.
Its EPA fuel-cost estimate is $2,800 a year, while tailpipe CO2 measures 370.29 grams per mile.
Verdict
The 1997 Geo Prizm is a straightforward subcompact choice centered on a 24 MPG combined EPA result. Front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder, and a three-speed automatic give it a clear mechanical profile. The $2,800 yearly fuel estimate matters more for a high-mileage owner than for someone who drives rarely. Check whether your trips look more like its 22 MPG city rating or its 27 MPG highway rating before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 24 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 370 g per mile
- Model year
- 1997
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1997 Geo Prizm's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The Prizm is rated at 22 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,800.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 1997 Geo Prizm front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What kind of fuel does it use?
The Prizm uses gasoline.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 370.29 grams per mile.
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