Chevrolet · 1998–2001 · Gas

Chevrolet Metro MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Chevrolet Metro, from 1998 to 2001. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1998, at 40 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2001 model is 30% less efficient than the best 1998 model (28 vs. 40 MPG). The 2001 model is 30% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (28 vs. 21.5 MPG).

Most efficient year199840 MPG combined
Latest (2001)28 MPG$1,661/yr to fuel
First rated (1998)40 MPG$1,162/yr at today's prices
Model years rated410 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Metro, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Metro model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2001 Gas 28 MPG 26 / 31 21.5 — 1 $1,661
2000 Gas 36 MPG
lowest 28
32 / 41 22 — 3 $1,292
1999 Gas 37 MPG
lowest 28
34 / 42 23 — 3 $1,257
1998 Gas 40 MPG
lowest 28
36 / 44 23 — 3 $1,162

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Metro year has the best fuel economy?

The 1998 Chevrolet Metro, rated up to 40 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,162 a year.

Which Chevrolet Metro year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 28 MPG combined (about $1,661 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Metro?

The 2001 Chevrolet Metro is rated up to 28 MPG combined.

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