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Nissan Interstar vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Lotus Emira?

Nissan Interstar vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Interstar is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,412 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 100 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: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 532 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,217 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 £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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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 Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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