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Nissan Interstar vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or NIO EL8?

Nissan Interstar vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,898 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 100 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

EL8

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 NIO EL8 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is visibly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 870 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
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
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
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Length
5,099 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
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Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
NIO
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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