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Nissan Interstar vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Lexus RX?

Nissan Interstar vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range

Lexus RX

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely lighter

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

Interstar

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,365 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers significantly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 343 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX

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 Lexus RX offers substantially more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 201 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers visibly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is barely lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 827 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is clearly superior 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 £34,900
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 175 - 410 km
Nissan Interstar
Lexus RX

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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 RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Nissan Interstar
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lexus
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