Photo: Daewoo Nubira by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Daewoo · model year 2003
2003 Daewoo Nubira
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira is a compact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG, with 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3350.
Good to know
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic four-speed transmission
- 25 MPG highway rating
- Compact Cars EPA class
Watch for
- 20 MPG combined rating
- 18 MPG city rating
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3350
- 444.35 g/mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact, front-wheel-drive automatic car Owners whose driving includes substantial highway miles
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira makes sense for a buyer who values a compact front-wheel-drive car with automatic transmission and accepts gasoline costs as a major ownership line. Its EPA figures are easy to understand: 20 MPG combined, 18 city, and 25 highway. The $3350 annual fuel estimate rewards careful mileage planning. If most of your trips are in town, expect the city rating to matter more than the highway number. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 444.35 grams per mile.
What it is
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira is a compact car that runs on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Daewoo sold it as the Nubira family’s base model.
The numbers
The figure to plan around is 20 MPG combined. The EPA ratings are 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway.
That mix suits drivers who split their miles between streets and faster roads, but the city rating is notably lower than the highway figure.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3350. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and how closely your driving matches the city and highway ratings.
How it compares
For side-by-side shopping, line up its 20 MPG combined figure with other Daewoo cars. The 18 city and 25 highway ratings show where its fuel use changes with the kind of driving.
Who it suits
The Nubira suits a buyer seeking a compact, front-wheel-drive car with an automatic transmission and who can plan for gasoline use around 20 MPG combined.
Trade-offs
The 2.0 L four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic keep the powertrain straightforward, while the gasoline-only setup means there is no alternate fuel rating to consider.
Tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile. The 18 MPG city rating can raise fuel use for drivers whose miles are mostly urban.
Verdict
Choose the 2003 Daewoo Nubira if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting fit your needs more than fuel economy does.
Its 20 MPG combined result gives you a clear running-cost baseline, and the $3350 yearly estimate puts fuel spending front and center. Highway-oriented driving should track closer to 25 MPG, while stop-and-go trips are rated at 18 MPG.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 444 g per mile
- Model year
- 2003
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2003 Daewoo Nubira’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
What is the EPA annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3350.
What engine and transmission does it have?
The Nubira uses a 2.0 L four-cylinder gasoline engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2003 Daewoo Nubira front-wheel drive?
Yes. Its drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 444.35 grams per mile.
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