Nissan Serena 1998 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Serena) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Previa) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 19 HP less power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Toyota Previa. Due to the lower power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Serena consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Serena could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Serena consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Previa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Previa) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan Serena) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
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Nissan Serena is smaller, but higher. Nissan Serena is 46 cm shorter than the Toyota Previa, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
620 litres | 2370 litres | |
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Toyota Previa has more luggage space. Nissan Serena has 145 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Previa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Previa (by 1750 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Serena is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Previa, which means Nissan Serena can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`200 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1800 | |
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