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Nissan Interstar vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Ford Transit Bus?

Nissan Interstar vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Ford Transit Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Interstar is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,341 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 Nissan Interstar offers moderately more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers barely more torque with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is moderately lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries moderately more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,162 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Ford
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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