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Nissan Interstar vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Nissan Interstar vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • clearly more power
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is moderately cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,797 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Nissan Interstar offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 228 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, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 939 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,281 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mazda
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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