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Daewoo · model year 2003
2003 Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon
Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Station Wagons
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The CarCody take
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon is a gasoline small station wagon with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Its EPA combined rating is 20 MPG, with 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 444.35 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Wagon body in the Small Station Wagons class
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
- 25 MPG highway rating
Watch for
- 20 MPG combined fuel economy
- 18 MPG city rating
- $3,350 EPA annual fuel-cost figure
- 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small gasoline station wagon Buyers comfortable with front-wheel drive and an automatic
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon makes sense for someone seeking a compact gasoline wagon with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox. Expect 20 MPG across mixed driving, with less efficiency in town and better results on the highway. Before choosing it, weigh that fuel-use pattern against your own route and the stated $3,350 annual fuel-cost figure. The 444.35-gram-per-mile CO2 figure is another clear part of its running profile.
What it is
The Nubira Station Wagon is a 2003 Daewoo in the Small Station Wagons class. It uses a gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. See more models in Daewoo cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined. That combines an 18 MPG city rating with a 25 MPG highway rating, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 444.35 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Nubira's own driving split is clear: 18 MPG in the city versus 25 MPG on the highway. Its 20 MPG combined figure is the number to use when comparing it with other cars on the same chart.
Who it suits
This wagon suits a buyer who wants a gasoline station wagon with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, and who can plan around a 20 MPG combined rating.
Trade-offs
The wagon body and front-wheel-drive layout define its basic format. Fuel use is higher in city driving than on the highway, and the EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $3,350.
Verdict
Choose this Nubira if a small wagon body, gasoline power, and front-wheel drive match your needs. The practical number to budget around is 20 MPG combined, with city trips rated at 18 MPG and highway trips at 25 MPG. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder and four-speed automatic keep the setup straightforward, while the listed annual fuel cost and CO2 figure show the ongoing expense and emissions attached to that choice.
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
- Wagon
- EPA size class
- Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2003 Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon'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.
How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,350.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Is the Nubira Station Wagon front-wheel drive?
Yes. The 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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