Daewoo Nexia vs ZAZ Chance: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Daewoo · 1994–2016
Nexia
- Power
- 55 kW75 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,025 kg
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ZAZ · 2009–2015
Chance
- Power
- 51 kW69 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Nexia 0 Chance 1
- City Chance Length: 4,237 mm vs 4,482 mm
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Daewoo Nexia has more power: 55 kW (75 PS) against 51 kW (69 PS) for ZAZ Chance. Daewoo Nexia is 245 mm longer than ZAZ Chance (4,482 mm vs 4,237 mm). Daewoo Nexia is the older design (from 1994); ZAZ Chance arrived in 2009. On the catalog figures, the ZAZ Chance is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the ZAZ Chance yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Nexia | Chance | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,482 mm176.5 in | 4,237 mm166.8 in −245 mm −9.6 in −5.5% |
| Width | 1,662 mm65.4 in | 1,678 mm66.1 in +16 mm +0.6 in +1.0% |
| Height | 1,393 mm54.8 in | 1,432 mm56.4 in +39 mm +1.5 in +2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm99.2 in | 2,520 mm99.2 in |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Nexia (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Daewoo Nexia | ZAZ Chance | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.5 G15MF · 55 kW (75 PS) | 1.3 · petrol · 51 kW (69 PS) |
| Production years | 1994–2016 | 2009–2015 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Country | Uzbekistan | Ukraine |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 55 kW (75 PS) 74 hp Better | 51 kW (69 PS) 68 hp |
| Power, all versions | 55–80 kW (75–109 PS) 74–107 hp | 51–74 kW (69–101 PS) 68–99 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 108 Nm 80 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | 54 kW/t 65 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,500 cc 1.5 l | 1,300 cc 1.3 l |
| Engine code | G15MF | No data |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,482 mm 176.5 in | 4,237 mm 166.8 in |
| Width | 1,662 mm 65.4 in | 1,678 mm 66.1 in |
| Height | 1,393 mm 54.8 in | 1,432 mm 56.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm 99.2 in | 2,520 mm 99.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,025 kg 2,260 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 530 l 18.7 cu ft | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 48 l 12.7 gal US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Fuel, Drive, Wheelbase.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).