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Audi A8 vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Nissan Interstar?

Audi A8 vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Interstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,212 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers clearly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 352 km more than the Audi A8.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 747 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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