2001 Chevrolet Metro Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Hatchback 1 trim listed ← 2000

Fuel tank capacity

10.3gal · 39 L

The 2001 Chevrolet Metro has a fuel tank capacity of 10.3 gallons (39 liters).

A full tank is good for roughly 319 highway miles or 268 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

10.3 gal · Smaller than 100% of 2001 models we list.

Highway range
319 mi
City range
268 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
28 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

2001 Chevrolet Metro fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
LSi 4dr Sedan 1.3L 4cyl 3A · FWD MPG 26 / 31Range 268 / 319 mi 1.3L 4cyl 3A FWD 10.3 gal39 L 26 / 31 268 / 319 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2001 Chevrolet Metro goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 28 MPG, a full 10.3-gallon tank covers about 288 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full10.3319268
3/47.7239201
1/25.2160134
1/42.68067
1/81.34033

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 536 gallons, roughly 52 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
28 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
317 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2001 Chevrolet Metro

$43.98 to fill the 10.3-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
10.3 galRegular$4.27$43.98$32.99

By region, 10.3-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$41.41
Midwest$4.27$43.98
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$38.11
Rocky Mountain$4.46$45.94
West Coast$5.42$55.83
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$60.67

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 10.3-gallon tank$43.98
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,287

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Metro tank size in other years

The 2001 Metro uses the same 10.3 gal tank as every Metro since 1999.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2001 Metro 10.3 gal 319 mi
2000 Metro 10.3 gal 422 mi
1999 Metro 10.3 gal 433 mi
1998 Metro 10.6 gal 466 mi
Chevrolet Metro fuel tank by model year

2001 Chevrolet Metro fuel pump and gauge parts

These are the part numbers the makers list for the 2001 Chevrolet Metro. Check the fuel system recalls first: recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2001 Chevrolet Metro?

The 2001 Chevrolet Metro holds 10.3 gallons (39 liters).

How many gallons and liters does the 2001 Chevrolet Metro gas tank hold?

The 2001 Chevrolet Metro tank holds 39 liters, or 10.3 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2001 Chevrolet Metro go on a full tank?

About 319 miles on the highway and 268 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2001 Chevrolet Metro go on a quarter tank?

About 80 highway miles or 67 in town from the 10.3-gallon tank, which has roughly 2.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2001 Chevrolet Metro take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2001 Chevrolet Metro?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 10.3-gallon tank from empty costs $43.98. It ranges from $38.11 in the Gulf Coast to $60.67 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2001 Chevrolet Metro?

About 64 pounds for the 10.3-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).

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