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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Nissan Interstar?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is moderately cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,797 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 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 Nissan Interstar offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 939 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,281 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is far ahead overall 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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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 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
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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