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- MY2000–2003
Daewoo Lanos MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2000–2003
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Daewoo Lanos fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Daewoo Lanos for 4 model years, 2000 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 23–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 2 configurations rated 23–24 MPG combined and costing $2,720–$2,840 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 2002 Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 26 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 26 MPG in 1998.
Daewoo Lanos MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2003 (T100) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 23–24 | $2,720–$2,840 |
| 2002 | 23–26 | $2,510–$2,840 |
| 2001 | 23–26 | $2,510–$2,840 |
| 2000 | 24–26 | $2,510–$2,720 |
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.
Daewoo Lanos generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
Daewoo Lanos MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 24–26 |
| 1998 | 24–26 |
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 Daewoo Lanos's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Daewoo Lanos run 23–26 MPG across model years 2000 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 23–24 MPG.
Which Daewoo Lanos model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Daewoo Lanos Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Daewoo Lanos cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,720–$2,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,720.
Has the Daewoo Lanos's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 26 MPG in 2000 to 24 MPG in 2003, 2 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 26 MPG.
Which Daewoo Lanos model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.