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2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 23–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos at a glance
The 2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos covers 4 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 23–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $2,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2003; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas | 23–24 MPG | $2,720–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 24–26 MPG | $2,510–$2,720 | First year |
What the 2003 Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$770less a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Daewoo Lanos MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,720, $210 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
2002 Daewoo Lanos MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Daewoo Lanos as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Daewoo Lanos MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr
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 stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 33 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $2,840 |
2000 Daewoo Lanos MPG
24–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,720/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 33 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,720 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (T100)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos at 23–26 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos?
The Lanos 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2000, 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2003.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Daewoo Lanos?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2003. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Daewoo Lanos per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$2,840 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Daewoo Lanos 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $18.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Daewoo Lanos more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2003 Daewoo Lanos compare with other small car configurations?
The Lanos 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $770 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 349 rated small car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Daewoo Lanos different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,720, $210 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2003 against 4 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Daewoo Lanos for that year.