- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza at a glance
The 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza by model year
What the 2002 Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$330less a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Daewoo Leganza MPG
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 Leganza as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
2001 Daewoo Leganza MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,270/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 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Daewoo Leganza MPG
21 MPG · $3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (V100)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza at 20–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Daewoo Leganza?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Daewoo Leganza per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,270 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Daewoo Leganza 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Daewoo Leganza more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Daewoo Leganza compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Leganza 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $330 less than the class median of $3,440, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 97 rated midsize car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Daewoo Leganza different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 2 configurations rated 20–21 MPG combined. See the 2001 Daewoo Leganza for that year.