- Newest year: 2001
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2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 28–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro at a glance
The 2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 28–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,330 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 36 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro by model year
What the 2001 Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$194
$2,330 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.88
Per 100 miles
$15.53
Five years
$11,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$780less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Chevrolet Metro MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 36 to 28 MPG, down 8. Its annual cost goes from $1,810 to $2,330, $520 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
2000 Chevrolet Metro MPG
28–36 MPG · $1,810–$2,330/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 1.0L 3-cyl (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | FWD | 32 | 41 | 36 | $1,810 |
| Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 38 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 3-spd | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD: $3,170 in California and $2,040 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $3,170
- Washington $2,940
- New York $2,330
- Florida $2,200
- Texas $2,040
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro at 28–36 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Metro 1.0L 3-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG (32 city, 41 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro?
The Metro 1.0L 3-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 36 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Chevrolet Metro per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,330 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Chevrolet Metro 100 miles?
About $15.53 per 100 miles for the Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Metro more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2001 Chevrolet Metro compare with other small car configurations?
The Metro 1.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year to fuel, $780 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Metro different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 36 to 28 MPG, down 8. Its annual cost goes from $1,810 to $2,330, $520 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2001 against 3 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Chevrolet Metro for that year.