Against 263 other 4-cyl cars rated 2001–2003, the LANOS sits right on their 24.3 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1998, the 1.5L 4-cyl (1998–2002), does 26 mpg and the thirstiest, the 1.6L 4-cyl (2003), 24: $123 a year apart.
Every Daewoo LANOS engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 23 / 32 | 1998–2002 | $1,477 | |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 20 / 30 | 2003–2003 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2003) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2001–2003 | +$20 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,433 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2003 Daewoo LANOS gives up 10 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 20 in the city, $640 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2003) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the LANOS changed over the years
The LANOS peaked in 2002 at 26 mpg (23 city, 32 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2003 at 24 — 2 mpg apart, or $123 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2003 car does 24. The 2003 model loses 2 mpg against 26 for the 2002.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20 / 30 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2002 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2001 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2000 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 1999 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 1998 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Daewoo LANOS — 2 engines across 1998–2003. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,433. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2003 Daewoo LANOS get?
24 mpg combined, 20 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1998 the LANOS has averaged 25.7 mpg.
Is the 2003 LANOS more efficient than the 2002?
No: 24 against 26 mpg combined, about $123 a year more to run.
Which LANOS year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002, at 26 mpg combined (23 city, 32 highway).
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