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
- 59 kW80 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 969 kg

ZAZ · 2009–2015
Chance
- Power
- 51 kW69 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- 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: 59 kW (80 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 0–100 km/h 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 · petrol · 59 kW (80 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. | 59 kW (80 PS) 79 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. | 123 Nm 91 lb-ft Better | 108 Nm 80 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 12.5 s | No data |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 175 km/h 109 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 61 kW/t 74 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,500 cc 1.5 l | 1,300 cc 1.3 l |
| 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. | 969 kg 2,136 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).