Daewoo Lanos T100

Daewoo Lanos T100
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Daewoo Lanos T100 (1998–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: T100, T150 · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,074–4,247 mm
Width–1,678 mm
Height–1,432–1,908 mm
Wheelbase–2,520 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,011–1,177 kg
Seats and space
Boot space–274 L
Luggage space (EPA)340 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,577 L EPA–
Fuel tank–48 L

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older65.5% (61.7–69.1)69.2%640

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes46.3%36.4%
Suspension38.1%41.6%
Lights and electrics28.3%28.8%
Tyres27.8%31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks23.8%17.1%
Body, chassis and structure17.7%18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

435 complaints for model years 1998–2002. 17 crashes · 6 fires · 21 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Engine 286
  • Airbags 82
  • Brakes 23

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 17 versions of the Daewoo Lanos T100

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United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–20021.4 S (SOHC) · 1.4 SE (SOHC)1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual7.2–7.9 L/100 km NEDC184–214 g/km
2000–20021.6 SX (DOHC)1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.9–8.2 L/100 km NEDC192–206 g/km
2000–20021.6 SX (DOHC)1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.1–8.9 L/100 km NEDC209–249 g/km

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2003DOHC-IL4, EMS1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1998–2003DOHC-IL41.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA212–230 g/km
1998–2002SOHC-IL41.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1999–2002SOHC-IL4, EMS · EMS1.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
2001–2002EMS · SOHC-IL4, EMS1.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2001–2002SOHC-IL41.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1998SOHC-IL4, EMS1.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002Compact1.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle214 g/km
2002Compact1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
1999–2002Compact · Subcompact1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle225 g/km
2002Compact1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
1999–2001Compact · Subcompact1.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle216 g/km
1999–2001Compact · Subcompact1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
1999–2001Compact · Subcompact1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.