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Lexus ES vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Nissan Interstar?

Lexus ES vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Lexus ES

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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • markedly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ES

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.

Nissan Interstar is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,426 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus ES offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

ES

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: Lexus ES offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is markedly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 373 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 977 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar comes out modestly 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 £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
Lexus ES
Nissan Interstar

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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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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Lexus ES
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
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