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1999 Daewoo Nubira (J100) SE sedan
Shown: 1999 Daewoo Nubira (J100) SE sedan. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2003
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  • Small cars

2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 20–23 MPG combined

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,970

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira at a glance

The 2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira covers 4 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 20–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 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 Nubira by model year

2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2003 Gas 20–22 MPG $2,970–$3,270 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 22–23 MPG $2,840–$2,970 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 22–23 MPG $2,840–$2,970 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 22–23 MPG $2,840–$2,970 First year

What the 2003 Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$248

$2,970 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.95

Per 100 miles

$19.80

Five years

$14,850

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$520less 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 Nubira 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 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,270

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Daewoo Nubira gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 22 $2,970
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 22 $2,970
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 18 25 20 $3,270
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 18 25 20 $3,270

2002 Daewoo Nubira MPG

22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2002 Daewoo Nubira gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 29 23 $2,840
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 23 $2,840
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970

2001 Daewoo Nubira MPG

22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/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 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2001 Daewoo Nubira gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 29 23 $2,840
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 29 23 $2,840
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970

2000 Daewoo Nubira MPG

22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2000 Daewoo Nubira gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $2,970

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2003 small car models.

2005 BMW 325i sedan (E46)

2003 BMW 3 Series

22 MPG · $3,650/yr
2000 BMW 528i Sedan (E39)

2003 BMW 5 Series

22 MPG · $3,650/yr
2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan

2003 Subaru Legacy/Outback

22 MPG · $2,970/yr
2000-2002 Volvo S40

2003 Volvo S40

22 MPG · $3,650/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2000-2003 (J100)
All Daewoo Nubira years All Daewoo models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira get?

EPA rates the 2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira at 20–23 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (19 city, 29 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira?

The Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2000, 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2003.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Daewoo Nubira?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Daewoo Nubira per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,270 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Daewoo Nubira 100 miles?

About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2003 Daewoo Nubira more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2003 Daewoo Nubira compare with other small car configurations?

The Nubira 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $520 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 349 rated small car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2003 Daewoo Nubira different from the 2002 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2003 against 4 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Daewoo Nubira for that year.