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Kia EV9 vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Nissan Interstar?

Kia EV9 vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Interstar is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,432 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 153 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

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 Kia EV9 offers significantly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 338 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is somewhat lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 832 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
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The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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