Geo Metro XFI
47 MPG The 1994 Geo Metro XFI is EPA-rated at 47 MPG combined (43 city / 52 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 319 gallons, $1021 a year in fuel, or $0.068 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1990–1994 run it averages 47 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 | $0.053 | $532 | $798 | $1064 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.064 | $638 | $957 | $1277 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.068 | $681 | $1021 | $1362 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.074 | $745 | $1117 | $1489 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.085 | $851 | $1277 | $1702 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.096 | $957 | $1436 | $1915 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.106 | $1064 | $1596 | $2128 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 47 MPG | 43 | 52 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 1993 | 47 MPG | 43 | 52 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 1992 | 47 MPG | 43 | 52 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 1991 | 47 MPG | 43 | 52 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
| 1990 | 47 MPG | 43 | 52 | $1300 | 189 | 1 |
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 XFI ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Mirai (72), MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110), Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 189 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Geo Metro XFI get?
The 1994 Geo Metro XFI is rated at 47 MPG combined by the EPA — 43 city and 52 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 47 MPG, ranging from 47 to 47 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Geo Metro XFI cost in fuel per year?
At 47 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 319 gallons — roughly $1021 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.068 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1994 model is $1300.
Has the Geo Metro XFI become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 47 MPG today against 47 in 1990 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Geo Metro XFI efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 22.9 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.