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Nissan Interstar vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Ford Ranger?

Nissan Interstar vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Interstar is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers substantially more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 368 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ranger

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 Ford Ranger offers clearly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 317 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is moderately lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 989 kg. That’s a difference of about 458 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger holds a decisive overall lead 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Nissan Interstar
Ford Ranger

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Nissan Interstar
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
3
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Ford
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