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Nissan Interstar vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Lucid Air?

Nissan Interstar vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

Lucid Air

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range

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 34,900 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,922 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers substantially more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 472 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 1,081 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is clearly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Nissan Interstar tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 153 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1,560 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: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is only slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 859 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
Nissan Interstar
Lucid Air

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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Nissan Interstar
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lucid
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