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

ZAZ · 2009–2015
Chance
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
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Daewoo · 1994–2016
Nexia
- Power
- 80 kW109 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,025 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Chance 1 Nexia 0
- 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: 80 kW (109 PS) against 74 kW (101 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.
| Chance | Nexia | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,237 mm166.8 in | 4,482 mm176.5 in +245 mm +9.6 in +5.8% |
| Width | 1,678 mm66.1 in | 1,662 mm65.4 in −16 mm −0.6 in −1.0% |
| Height | 1,432 mm56.4 in | 1,393 mm54.8 in −39 mm −1.5 in −2.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm99.2 in | 2,520 mm99.2 in |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Chance (±). 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
| ZAZ Chance | Daewoo Nexia | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.4 · petrol · 74 kW (101 PS) | 1.6 · petrol · 80 kW (109 PS) |
| Production years | 2009–2015 | 1994–2016 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Country | Ukraine | Uzbekistan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp | 80 kW (109 PS) 107 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 51–74 kW (69–101 PS) 68–99 hp | 55–80 kW (75–109 PS) 74–107 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 131 Nm 97 lb-ft | 150 Nm 111 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 11.0 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 185 km/h 115 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 78 kW/t 95 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,400 cc 1.4 l | 1,600 cc 1.6 l |
| Gearbox | 4-speed automatic | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,237 mm 166.8 in | 4,482 mm 176.5 in |
| Width | 1,678 mm 66.1 in | 1,662 mm 65.4 in |
| Height | 1,432 mm 56.4 in | 1,393 mm 54.8 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. | No data | 1,025 kg 2,260 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 530 l 18.7 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 48 l 12.7 gal US | No data |
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).