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Nissan Interstar vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Lotus Emeya?

Nissan Interstar vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,403 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 170 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 605 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: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is markedly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 502 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 902 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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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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Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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