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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 front-wheel-drive car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, split between 19 city and 26 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, with tailpipe emissions of 403.95 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 26 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Compact car body
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,050 EPA annual fuel cost
- 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline fuel
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive car People who prefer a five-speed manual Owners with more highway than city driving
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira makes sense for someone who specifically wants a compact, front-wheel-drive car with a manual transmission. Expect 19 MPG around town and 26 MPG on the highway, for 22 MPG overall. Budget $3,050 each year for fuel under the EPA estimate. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine keeps the mechanical description straightforward, while emissions measure 403.95 grams per mile. This is a fit for buyers comfortable with that fuel bill and city mileage, rather than shoppers focused on minimizing annual gasoline spending.
What it is
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira is a compact car powered by gasoline. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual transmission.
It is part of the Daewoo cars lineup.
The numbers
The Nubira returns 22 MPG combined under its EPA figures. City driving is rated at 19 MPG, while highway driving reaches 26 MPG.
Its tailpipe output is 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050. That figure reflects the car's 22 MPG combined rating and gives a straightforward yearly fuel budget for ownership.
How it compares
The highway rating is 7 MPG higher than the city rating. Drivers covering more open-road miles should see better fuel economy than those spending most trips in city traffic.
No other model figures are provided here, so a direct model-to-model placement cannot be stated.
Who it suits
The Nubira suits a driver looking for a compact car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its 26 MPG highway figure favors regular road trips more than predominantly urban driving.
Trade-offs
City economy is 19 MPG, below the 26 MPG highway rating, so stop-and-go use will not match its open-road figure.
The gasoline powertrain produces 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile, and the EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050.
Verdict
Choose the 2003 Daewoo Nubira if a compact body, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual are the core requirements. Its 22 MPG combined rating sets a clear fuel-use expectation, with highway travel improving on the city result. The yearly fuel estimate is substantial at $3,050, and its tailpipe CO2 figure is 403.95 grams per mile. Drivers who want a simple EPA profile and prefer shifting for themselves can understand exactly what this car asks at the pump.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 2003
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2003 Daewoo Nubira's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2003 Nubira front-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive layout is front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 403.95 grams per mile.
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