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Nissan X-Trail 2003 fuel consumption

Nissan X-Trail from 2003 to 2007 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 18% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 15% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 21% higher. Starting from 2003 Nissan X-Trail average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2007 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

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

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersNissan X-TrailAll carmakersNissan X-Trail
2003+6%+18% +8%+11%
Show all years
2004+7%+18% +9%+11%
2005+8%+16% +10%+13%
2006+9%+16% +11%+16%
2007+11%+11% +12%+19%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Nissan X-Trail.

2003 - 2007

Nissan X-Trail 2003 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines21.7 MPG
10.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+16%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines32.9 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines28.4 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+16%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Nissan X-Trail 2003 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 X-Trail advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Nissan X-Trail 2005 2.0 2WD 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Nissan X-Trail with 2.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Nissan X-Trail 2003 2.5 4WD 165 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Nissan X-Trail 2003 2.0 4WD 140 HP automatic 23.5 MPG
10.0 l/100km
Nissan X-Trail 2003 2.0 4WD 140 HP manual 25.3 MPG
9.3 l/100km
22.0 MPG
10.7 l/100km+15%
Nissan X-Trail 2005 2.0 2WD 140 HP manual 25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km
23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km+11%
2.2 liter diesel engine
Nissan X-Trail 2003 2.2 dCi 4WD 136 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+11%
Nissan X-Trail 2005 2.2 dCi 2WD 136 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+14%
Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.2 dCi 2WD 136 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+20%
Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.2 dCi 4WD 136 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+18%
2.5 liter petrol engine
Nissan X-Trail 2003 2.5 4WD 165 HP manual 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km+18%
Nissan X-Trail 2003 2.5 4WD 165 HP automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km
20.5 MPG
11.5 l/100km+20%
Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.5 4WD 165 HP manual 25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km
Nissan X-Trail 2006 2.5 4WD 165 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.