Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1996 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (1996). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 46 (96th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 48 (96th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4 placed highest in 1996 at #3 of 46, and lowest in 1996 at #3 of 46. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
What Tracker Convertible 4x4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4 burns 523 to 548 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 | $1,568 | $1,643 | $75 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,917 | $87 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,190 | $100 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $2,850 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 22 mpg the Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4 is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles 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.