Daewoo Sens: Which Version Should You Choose?
The Daewoo Sens offers a straightforward choice because the catalogue data contains one generation, one Sedan body, and one version: 1.3 MT. Produced from 2002 to 2007, it combines a 1,299 cc Gasoline engine with 70 hp, 108 Nm, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD.
The Daewoo Sens offers a straightforward choice because the catalogue data contains one generation, one Sedan body, and one version: 1.3 MT. Produced from 2002 to 2007, it combines a 1,299 cc Gasoline engine with 70 hp, 108 Nm, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. There are no alternative engines, transmissions, body types, or generations to compare, so choosing a Sens means deciding whether this specific specification meets your needs.
Daewoo Sens generations compared
The 1 generation ran from 2002 to 2007 and was offered here as a Sedan. It contains one version, 1.3 MT. Because the supplied data lists no other generation or restyling, there is no later Sens with more power, a different gearbox, improved fuel consumption, or another body style to choose instead.
This also means there is no generation-to-generation change to calculate. Every available catalogue specification belongs to the same 2002–2007 1 generation and the same 1.3 MT version.
Daewoo Sens engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MT | 70 hp (52 kW) at 5200 rpm | 108 Nm at 3000 rpm | 1,299 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The 1.3 MT uses a front, transverse engine with Distributed injection (multi-point). It has 2 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9.8, and a bore and stroke of 75 × 73.5. With 70 hp from 1,299 cc, its calculated specific output is approximately 53.9 hp per litre. Torque output is approximately 83.1 Nm per litre.
There is no boosted alternative in the catalogue: the 1.3 MT is listed with No boost. There is also no Automatic or AWD version against which to compare its 5-speed Manual gearbox and FWD layout.
Performance, fuel economy, and mpg-related figures
The 1.3 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 17 seconds and has a maximum speed of 162 km/h. Since it is the only version, neither acceleration nor maximum speed can be improved by selecting a different Sens specification from the supplied range.
Fuel consumption for the 1.3 MT is 8.9 l/100 km in the city, 5.5 l/100 km on the highway, and 7.2 l/100 km combined. City use therefore requires 3.4 l/100 km more fuel than highway driving. The combined figure sits 1.7 l/100 km below the city result and 1.7 l/100 km above the highway result.
CO₂ emissions are not measured, and the ecological class is not measured. No separate mpg values are provided, so mpg is not measured.
Daewoo Sens dimensions, weight, and capacity
The 1.3 MT has a kerb weight of 1,085 kg and a gross weight of 1,400 kg. The difference between those figures is 315 kg. Based on kerb weight and output, the car carries 15.5 kg per horsepower, while its calculated power-to-weight ratio is approximately 64.5 hp per tonne.
Ground clearance is 160 mm, and the fuel tank holds 48 litres. Wheel sizes are not measured. Overall length, width, height, and wheelbase are also not measured.
The front suspension is Independent, spring, while the rear suspension is Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem. Front brakes are Disc, and rear brakes are Drum.
Which Daewoo Sens version should you buy?
Choose the 1.3 MT if the listed combination of a Sedan body, 70 hp, 108 Nm, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD suits your requirements. It is not merely the least expensive, most economical, or simplest option within the supplied Sens range: it is the only option represented by the data.
There is consequently no case for paying extra for another Sens engine or trim based on these specifications. No additional money can be linked to extra horsepower, more torque, a different transmission, or a newer generation because no prices and no alternative versions are provided.
The clearest decision points are therefore the fixed characteristics of the 1.3 MT: 17 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a 162 km/h maximum speed, and combined consumption of 7.2 l/100 km. Buyers prioritizing highway consumption can note the measured 5.5 l/100 km figure, while buyers expecting mainly city use should base their decision on 8.9 l/100 km.
Daewoo Sens reliability and problems
Reliability records and known-problem data are not measured. The supplied specifications do not support claims about engine life, gearbox durability, maintenance costs, common faults, or repair frequency. A purchase decision should therefore treat reliability and problems as unmeasured rather than infer them from the engine size, power output, drivetrain, or production years.
In specification terms, the decision is simple: the 2002–2007 Daewoo Sens 1.3 MT is the sole catalogue choice. Its strongest measurable economy figure is 5.5 l/100 km on the highway, while its key performance limits are a 17-second 0–100 km/h time and a 162 km/h maximum speed.