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 front-wheel-drive subcompact car with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 26 MPG, with 23 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2600, and tailpipe emissions are 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 26 MPG combined EPA rating
- 31 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Four-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- $2600 listed annual fuel cost
- 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive gasoline car Mixed city and highway driving
Choose the 1997 Geo Prizm if you want a small, front-wheel-drive gasoline car with an automatic transmission and a clear 26 MPG combined rating. The EPA figures point to a meaningful split between 23 MPG city and 31 MPG highway driving. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2600, and emissions are 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it is
The 1997 Geo Prizm is a gasoline car in the EPA subcompact class. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 26 MPG combined. That breaks down to 23 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2600. Your result will follow how much city and highway driving you do, with the lower 23 MPG city rating using more fuel than the 31 MPG highway rating.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The supplied figures do not include another model's MPG or fuel cost, so they cannot show a fuel-use advantage over a specific alternative.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer seeking a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 26 MPG combined rating fits drivers who want one simple figure for mixed driving.
Trade-offs
The highway rating reaches 31 MPG, but city driving is rated at 23 MPG. The four-speed automatic transmission is paired with gasoline fuel.
Verdict
The Prizm presents a straightforward small-car setup: gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and an automatic gearbox. Its 26 combined MPG is the number to use for mixed routes, while the $2600 annual fuel-cost figure shows the budget impact listed for this model. Consider it when compact size and a conventional drivetrain matter more than minimizing fuel use in city traffic.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 26 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 342 g per mile
- Model year
- 1997
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1997 Geo Prizm's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 23 MPG city and 31 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2600.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 1997 Prizm front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What body and EPA class is it?
It is a car in the EPA subcompact-car class.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe figure is 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile.
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