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Chevrolet Metro MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2000–2001
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Metro fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Metro for 2 model years, 2000 to 2001. Across those years its combined rating runs 28–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2001, has 1 configuration rated 28 MPG combined and costing $2,330 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2000 Metro 1.0L 3-cyl FWD, at 36 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 40 MPG in 1998.
Chevrolet Metro MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 28 | $2,330 |
| 2000 | 28–36 | $1,810–$2,330 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Metro generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2001. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2001 powertrain options
Chevrolet Metro MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 28–37 |
| 1998 | 28–40 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Metro's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Metro run 28–36 MPG across model years 2000 to 2001. The latest year, 2001, is rated 28 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Metro model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Chevrolet Metro Metro 1.0L 3-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 36 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Metro cost to fuel per year?
For MY2001, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,330 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,330.
Has the Chevrolet Metro's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 36 MPG in 2000 to 28 MPG in 2001, 8 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 40 MPG.