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Daewoo Nubira

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Daewoo · model year 1998

1998 Daewoo Nubira Wagon

Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Station Wagons

EPA figures · 1998fueleconomy.gov
25MPG combined
22/31MPG city / highway
$2,700fuel a year
355 g CO₂ per mile 1.6 L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 1998 Daewoo Nubira Wagon is a small station wagon with front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 25 MPG combined, with 22 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 355.48 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • 25 MPG combined under the EPA rating
  • 31 MPG highway rating
  • Front-wheel drive wagon body
  • Automatic four-speed transmission

Watch for

  • 22 MPG city rating
  • $2,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
  • 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile
  • Gasoline fuel

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small station wagon Owners comfortable with front-wheel drive and an automatic Mixed driving that can use the 25-MPG baseline

The Nubira Wagon is a straightforward 1998 gasoline wagon: front-wheel drive, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder, and a four-speed automatic. Its 25-MPG combined rating is the key ownership number, with a meaningful drop to 22 MPG in city use. The EPA lists $2,700 in annual fuel cost and 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile. It makes sense for buyers focused on this body style and drivetrain rather than maximum fuel economy.

What it is

The Nubira Wagon is Daewoo’s 1998 small station wagon. It uses front-wheel drive, gasoline, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. See more Daewoo cars.

The numbers

The figure to use for mixed driving is 25 MPG combined. The EPA ratings break that into 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway.

That spread matters if your miles are mostly stop-and-go or mostly steady-speed road travel.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping among small station wagons, start with the 25-MPG combined rating. The 22-city and 31-highway figures show how its expected use changes with the type of driving.

Who it suits

This wagon suits a driver who wants a gasoline small station wagon with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and who can work with a 25-MPG combined rating.

Trade-offs

The highway rating is 31 MPG, but city driving is rated at 22 MPG. Its 1.6-liter engine and four-speed automatic define the powertrain, while the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,700.

Verdict

Choose the Nubira Wagon if its small-wagon body, front-wheel drive, and automatic gearbox match your needs. Budget around the EPA’s $2,700 yearly fuel estimate, while remembering that city-heavy use aligns with the lower 22-MPG figure. Its 25-MPG combined rating gives you a clear baseline for comparing other gasoline wagons.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
25 MPG
City MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
31 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$2,700
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g per mile
The car
Model year
1998
Body
Wagon
EPA size class
Small Station Wagons
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
1.6 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 1998 Daewoo Nubira Wagon’s combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG ratings?

It is rated at 22 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.

How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,700.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Is the Nubira Wagon front-wheel drive?

Yes. The drive layout is front-wheel drive.

What body class is this Daewoo?

It is a wagon in the EPA small station wagon class.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

The listed tailpipe output is 355.48 grams of CO2 per mile.

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