Geo Metro LSI MPG by year — every rating on record
The Geo Metro LSI has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1989 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 41 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 33 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | #3 of 71 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | #6 of 65 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | #4 of 73 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1992 | 2 | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | #5 of 69 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 41 mpg | 33 mpg | #4 of 64 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
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 placed highest in 1989 at #3 of 71, and lowest in 1990 at #6 of 65. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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) | 31 | 36 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 38 | 45 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 216.7560975609756 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 31 | 35 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 38 | 44 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 222.175 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 31 | 35 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 37 | 45 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 222.175 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 31 | 35 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (SPFI) | 38 | 44 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 222.175 | n/a |
| 1989 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 32 | 36 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 1989 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 38 | 45 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 216.7560975609756 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 → 1990 | 41 → 40 mpg | -1 mpg | 288 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 40 → 41 mpg | +1 mpg | 280 gal |
What Metro LSI fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Geo Metro LSI burns 280 to 348 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 | $841 | $1,045 | $204 |
| $3.50/gal | $982 | $1,220 | $238 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,122 | $1,394 | $272 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $1,500 to $1,900 a year in fuel, or $1,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 41 mpg the Geo Metro LSI is 17 mpg better the median, which is worth about $695 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.