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Kia Picanto vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Nissan Interstar?

Kia Picanto vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,082 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Interstar offers substantially more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 284 Nm more.

Picanto

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: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 929 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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Kia Picanto

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Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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