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Ford Transit Transporter vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 34,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Nissan Interstar?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • visibly more power

Nissan Interstar

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Interstar is somewhat cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,998 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers marginally more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 8 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

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 Ford Transit Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Interstar is clearly faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 430 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

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 more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is marginally lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,074 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Transporter offers marginally more capacity – up to 14,100 L, about 1,100 L more than the Nissan Interstar.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Transporter carries substantially more – 2,607 kg compared to 1,447 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter leads convincingly 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 £39,900
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 32 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 247 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Nissan Interstar

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transporter
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 73,000 £
Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
247 - 402 km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
68 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,074 - 2,765 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 6,704 mm
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,778 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 14,100 L
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Payload
735 - 2,607 kg
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 269 HP
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
120 km/h
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Torque
310 - 430 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 198 kW
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,019 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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