Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon
21 MPG The 2003 Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18.5 city / 25.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1999–2003 run it averages 22.2 MPG, falling by 1.5 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 MPG | 18.5 | 25.5 | $2975 | 424 | 2 |
| 2002 | 22.5 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 2001 | 22.5 MPG | 19 | 28.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 2000 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 28 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1999 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 28 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon ranks 62 on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Accord Wagon (21.3), Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon (22), Pontiac Vibe AWD (22), Toyota Corolla All-Trac Wagon (22), Toyota Matrix AWD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 424 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon get?
The 2003 Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 18.5 city and 25.5 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 22.2 MPG, ranging from 20 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2003 model is $2975.
Has the Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 22.5 MPG in 1999 to 21 in 2003. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Daewoo Nubira Station Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 62 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG. That is 8.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.