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Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 34,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Nissan Interstar?

Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter

Nissan Interstar

  • slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect is markedly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 34,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,211 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers considerably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 292 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

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 Nissan Interstar offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Transit Connect is very slightly faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Nissan Interstar tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers very slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is markedly lighter – 1,477 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 576 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar offers clearly more capacity – up to 13,000 L, about 9,300 L more than the Ford Transit Connect.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 655 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect is decisively 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 £26,700
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 km
Ford Transit Connect
Nissan Interstar

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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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Ford Transit Connect
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 41,500 £
Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
0 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,477 - 1,866 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,500 - 4,868 mm
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,856 - 1,860 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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