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Nissan Serena fuel consumption

Of all Nissan Serena modifications produced from 1992 to 2008 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 4% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1996 Nissan Serena average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 1997 it was significantly higher than average, at 1998 difference became similar to average and finally at 2001 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersNissan Serena
1996+4%+9%
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1997+3%+9%
1998+3%+4%
1999+3%+4%
2000+4%+4%
2001+5%insignificant

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Nissan Serena.

1992 - 2001

Nissan Serena 1992 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines22.1 MPG
10.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+4%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Nissan Serena 1992 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 5% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Nissan Serena advertised fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Nissan Serena with 2.3 diesel engine and manual transmission (Nissan Serena 1995 2.3 D 4X4 75 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Nissan Serena 1992 1.6 97 HP manual 22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1993 1.6 16V 97 HP automatic 22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1998 1.6 97 HP manual 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km-1%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Nissan Serena 1992 2.0 126 HP manual 22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1996 2.0 126 HP manual 22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km
21.0 MPG
11.2 l/100km+9%
Nissan Serena 1993 2.0 140 HP manual 21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1993 2.0 4X4 140 HP manual 21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1993 2.0 16V 140 HP automatic 21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Nissan Serena 1992 2.0 D 67 HP manual 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
2.3 liter diesel engine
Nissan Serena 1995 2.3 D 75 HP manual 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1995 2.3 D 4X4 75 HP manual 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Nissan Serena 1995 2.3 D 75 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.