Daewoo NUBIRA Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1997–2002 · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2003 Daewoo NUBIRA window sticker reads 22 mpg combined (19 city, 26 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl.

The Daewoo NUBIRA window sticker — build, options & years

The Daewoo NUBIRA ran from 1997–2002.

Powertrain on the label
2L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
22 mpg combined (2003)
Warranty as sold
3 years / 36,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles
Generations
1 (1997–2002)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Daewoo NUBIRA VIN decoder.

What the Daewoo NUBIRA sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2003 NUBIRA:

FIG.01·Daewoo NUBIRA — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving19 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising26 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label22 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 395 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2003) the best NUBIRA version ranks #25 of 40 on combined MPG (the class best is 38 mpg).

How the NUBIRA's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1998 to 2003:

FIG.02·Daewoo NUBIRA — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
199819992000200120022003252323232322
RANGE 25 → 22·SOURCE EPA · 1998–2003

Combined went from 25 mpg in 1998 to 22 in 2003; the best year on file is 1998 at 25 mpg.

The NUBIRA sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the NUBIRA trails all 3: its most efficient 2003 version reads 22 mpg, the Ford Escort 25.

FIG.03·Daewoo NUBIRA window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Daewoo NUBIRA200322 mpg—
Ford Escort200325 mpg—
Mazda Protege200324 mpg—
Infiniti G20200224 mpg—
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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Daewoo NUBIRA · 6 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.3
Complaint severity4.5

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Daewoo NUBIRA VIN decoder.

NUBIRA window sticker — every model year

Any NUBIRA from 1997–2002: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Daewoo models: Daewoo window stickers.

Other Daewoo window stickers

FIG.06·Other Daewoo window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Daewoo LANOS1997–2002Compact Cars26 mpg
Daewoo LEGANZA1997–2007Midsize Cars21 mpg
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Daewoo NUBIRA

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every NUBIRA, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Daewoo NUBIRA all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Daewoo NUBIRA window sticker show?

The 2003 label shows up to 22 mpg combined, #25 of 40 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,850 a year.

Does the NUBIRA sticker show better MPG than the Ford Escort?

No: the most efficient 2003 NUBIRA reads 22 mpg combined, the 2003 Ford Escort 25.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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