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Lexus LS vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Nissan Interstar?

Lexus LS vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • substantially more power
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Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LS

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 Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,118 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 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 Lexus LS offers substantially more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 189 HP more horsepower.

LS

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus LS offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is somewhat lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 992 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar 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 £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 LS
Nissan Interstar

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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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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 LS
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
216 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 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
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
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