Daewoo Gentra X 1.6i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic

Daewoo Gentra:

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X Overview:

Daewoo Gentra (X). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1025 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11 s). The top speed reaches 188 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

People's Opinions:

Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Daewoo Gentra. About 438 comments were scanned, 80 comments (18.26% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 48 negative comments (10.96% of the total comments). The remaining 310 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.

Daewoo Gentra X

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Front-wheel drive offers efficiency and lower weight.
• Independent suspension (front: Independent type McPherson, rear: Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability) for comfort and handling.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Generous trunk space: 735 L.
• Reasonable curb weight (1025 kg).

Cons:

• Underpowered ICE: only 109 hp.
• Low specific output ( 68.2 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Sluggish ICE-only acceleration: 11 sec.
• Sluggish 0–100 km/h time: 11 sec.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 106.4 hp/tonne.
• Low weight-to-torque: ≈ 147.1 Nm/tonne.
• Low payload capacity:325 kg.
• Older generation (ended production 2011 ); may lack latest tech.

Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 2/5

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Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Gentra: 2005 - 2008).

General:

  Brand: Daewoo
  Model: Gentra
  Generation: X
  Modification (Engine): 1.6i 16V (109 Hp) Automatic
  Start of production: 2008
  End of production: 2011
  Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
  Body type: Hatchback
  Seats: 5
  Doors: 5

Engine:

  Power: 109 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
  Power per litre: 68.2 Hp/l
  Torque: 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
  Engine displacement: 1598
  Number of cylinders: 4
  Engine configuration: Inline
  Number of valves per cylinder: 4
  Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection
  Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine
  Valvetrain: DOHC
  Engine layout: Front, Transverse
  Cylinder Bore: 79 mm
  Piston Stroke: 81.5 mm
  Compression ratio: 9.2:1

Performance:

  Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
  Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 11 sec
  Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 11 sec
  Maximum speed: 188 km/h
  Weight-to-power ratio: 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.3 Hp/tonne
  Weight-to-torque ratio: 6.8 kg/Nm, 146.3 Nm/tonne
  Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 10.5 sec

Space:

  Kerb Weight: 1025
  Max. weight: 1350
  Max load: 325
  Trunk (boot) space - maximum: 735 l
  Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 200 l
  Fuel tank capacity: 45 l

Size:

  Length: 3940 mm
  Width: 1680 mm
  Height: 1505 mm
  Wheelbase: 2480 mm
  Front track: 1450 mm
  Rear (Back) track: 1430 mm

Powertrain:

  Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
  Drive wheel: Front wheel drive
  Number of gears: 4
  Transmission type: Automatic
  Front brakes: Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
  Rear brakes: Drum [bad for performance and cooling.]
  Tires size: 185/60 R14
  Front suspension: Independent type McPherson
  Rear suspension: Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability