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Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Interstar - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 34900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Nissan Interstar?

Ford Transit Connect

Nissan Interstar

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

Transit Connect

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.

Ford Transit Connect has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 34900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8211 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.40 L. The difference is about 6.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar performs significantly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 292 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

Transit Connect

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 has a a bit edge – offering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Connect performs hardly perceptible better – 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: Nissan Interstar pulls slight stronger with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

Transit Connect

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: Nissan Interstar offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly perceptible lighter – 1477 kg compared to 2053 kg. The difference is around 576 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar performs decisively better – up to 14800 L, which is about 11100 L more than the Ford Transit Connect.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Interstar decisively takes the win – 1447 kg compared to 792 kg. That’s a difference of about 655 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Transit Connect shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £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
  • 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
26700 - 41500 £
Price
34900 - 55700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 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
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
2053 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
5680 - 6315 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
2080 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
2498 - 2756 mm
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
5200 - 14800 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
965 - 1447 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
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.