Geo Metro LSI
37 MPG The 1993 Geo Metro LSI is EPA-rated at 37 MPG combined (34.5 city / 40.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 405 gallons, $1297 a year in fuel, or $0.086 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1989–1993 run it averages 36.8 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.068 | $676 | $1014 | $1351 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.081 | $811 | $1216 | $1622 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.086 | $865 | $1297 | $1730 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.095 | $946 | $1419 | $1892 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.108 | $1081 | $1622 | $2162 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.122 | $1216 | $1824 | $2432 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.135 | $1351 | $2027 | $2703 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 37 MPG | 34.5 | 40.5 | $1700 | 243 | 2 |
| 1992 | 36.5 MPG | 34.5 | 39.5 | $1725 | 246 | 2 |
| 1991 | 36.5 MPG | 34 | 40 | $1725 | 246 | 2 |
| 1990 | 36.5 MPG | 34.5 | 39.5 | $1725 | 246 | 2 |
| 1989 | 37.5 MPG | 35 | 40.5 | $1675 | 239 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Geo Metro LSI ranks 7 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mitsubishi Mirage (39), Honda Prelude (44), Geo Metro XFI (47), Toyota Mirai (72), MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 243 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Geo Metro LSI get?
The 1993 Geo Metro LSI is rated at 37 MPG combined by the EPA — 34.5 city and 40.5 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 36.8 MPG, ranging from 33 to 41 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Geo Metro LSI cost in fuel per year?
At 37 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 405 gallons — roughly $1297 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.086 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $1700.
Has the Geo Metro LSI become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 37 MPG today against 37.5 in 1989 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Geo Metro LSI efficient for its class?
It ranks 7 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 12.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.