Geo Prizm

19891997 · 34 configurations

Lowest
23
Average
25
Best
29

The Geo Prizm has been tested by the EPA across 34 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 1997. Over this period, the Prizm has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 23 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1997
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222724MPG
1997
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150263128MPG
1997
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1997
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
1996
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232725MPG
1996
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263229MPG
1996
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1996
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200253127MPG
1995
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232725MPG
1995
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1995
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1995
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200253127MPG
1994
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1994
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1994
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
1994
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1993
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1993
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
1993
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1992
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222624MPG
1992
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,000202723MPG
1992
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
1992
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500232624MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,000202723MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1991
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900222824MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222624MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1990
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
1989
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1989
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG

Historical Efficiency

1997
28
1996
29
1995
27
1994
27
1993
27
1992
26
1991
27
1990
27
1989
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Prizm) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Geo Prizm. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1995
1
1994
1
1993
1
1991
1
1989
1
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