Daewoo averages 23.4 mpg combined across 3 petrol and diesel models (1998–2003). The best on record does 26 mpg, the thirstiest 21 — a yearly fuel gap of about $352.
What that actually costs
What a Daewoo costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 23.4 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,641 |
| Most frugal on record | 26 mpg — $1,477 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 21 mpg — $1,829 a year |
Daewoo models by gas mileage
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo LANOS | 26 / 24 | $1,494 | |
| Daewoo NUBIRA | 25 / 22 | $1,655 | |
| Daewoo LEGANZA | 21 / 21 | $1,829 |
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How we count
Daewoo rests on 17 EPA ratings covering 3 models from 1998 to 2003. The laboratory numbers are EPA's and go in unchanged; the money is ours, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Daewoo gas mileage?
23.4 mpg combined across 3 models and 17 EPA ratings, from 1998 to 2003 — 5 model years in one figure, which is why it sits below what a new Daewoo does today.
Which Daewoo model is the most economical?
The Daewoo LANOS at 25.7 mpg, about $1,494 a year in fuel, against the LEGANZA at 21.0 mpg and $1,829 — a gap of $335 a year between the two ends of the same badge.
How much does a Daewoo cost to run?
About $1,641 a year in fuel, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon. Over five years that is $8,205, before a single service.
Why does the Daewoo average look low?
Because it spans 5 model years, back to 1998. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier, and Daewoo has 17 ratings from that whole stretch — the recent ones are pulled down by the old.
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