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Daewoo Nubira 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 Nubira fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Daewoo Nubira for 4 model years, 2000 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 4 configurations rated 20–22 MPG combined and costing $2,970–$3,270 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 Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 25 MPG in 1998.
Daewoo Nubira MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2003 (J100) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2002 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2001 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2000 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
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 Nubira generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
Daewoo Nubira MPG history, 1998–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 22–23 |
| 1998 | 22–25 |
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 Nubira's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Daewoo Nubira run 20–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 20–22 MPG.
Which Daewoo Nubira model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Daewoo Nubira Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Daewoo Nubira cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,970–$3,270 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,970.
Has the Daewoo Nubira's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2000 to 22 MPG in 2003, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 25 MPG.