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Nissan Interstar vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Nissan Interstar vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • visibly cheaper
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly 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.

Nissan Interstar is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,568 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

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 – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries markedly more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,110 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is decisively ahead 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 £36,000
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 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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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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 - 195 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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