Geo Metro LSI Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Geo Metro LSI Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1990 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 37 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | #2 of 25 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 2 | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | #2 of 33 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1992 | 2 | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | #1 of 30 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1993 | 2 | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | #1 of 29 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Geo Metro LSI Convertible placed highest in 1992 at #1 of 30, and lowest in 1990 at #2 of 25. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240.1891891891892 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 35 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240.1891891891892 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 34 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240.1891891891892 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 28 | 33 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 34 | 41 | 37 | 310.8 | 8.0 | $1,700 | 240.1891891891892 | n/a |
What Metro LSI Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Geo Metro LSI Convertible burns 311 to 383 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $932 | $1,150 | $218 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,088 | $1,342 | $254 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,243 | $1,533 | $290 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $1,700 to $2,100 a year in fuel, or $750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 37 mpg the Geo Metro LSI Convertible is 19 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,148 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Geo nameplates
Every Geo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.