Nissan Serena 1996 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 30 HP less power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Toyota Previa. Due to the lower power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Serena consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Serena consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 810 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Previa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Serena engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
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: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Serena is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`240 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`496 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 564 kg | 610 kg | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1800 | |
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