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Geo · model year 1997

1997 Geo Prizm

Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars

EPA figures · 1997fueleconomy.gov
28MPG combined
26/31MPG city / highway
$2,400fuel a year
317 g CO₂ per mile 1.6 L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The 1997 Geo Prizm is a gasoline car in the EPA subcompact class, with front-wheel drive and a 1.6 L 4-cylinder engine. This listed configuration pairs the engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Its fuel economy is 26 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway, for 28 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400, and tailpipe emissions are 317.39 g of CO2 per mile. These figures give buyers a concise way to consider fuel use and emissions alongside the car’s basic powertrain details. The Prizm’s listed body type is Car, and its make and model are Geo and Prizm, respectively.

Good to know

  • 31 MPG highway
  • 28 MPG combined
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 5-speed manual transmission

Watch for

  • 26 MPG city
  • $2,400 annual fuel cost

Who it suits. It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline subcompact with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures and annual fuel cost are useful for comparing running costs.

The 1997 Geo Prizm combines a 1.6 L engine with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. Consider its 28 MPG combined rating and $2,400 annual fuel cost when weighing fuel use.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
28 MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
31 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$2,400
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g per mile
The car
Model year
1997
Body
Car
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
1.6 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

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