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Nissan Interstar vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Polestar 3?

Nissan Interstar vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Polestar 3

  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,427 £.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 706 km, about 296 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 3 is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Nissan Interstar tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers significantly more torque with 910 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 530 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 – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is markedly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 522 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar offers significantly more capacity – up to 13,000 L, about 11,589 L more than the Polestar 3.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 951 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is clearly ahead 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 £34,900
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 175 - 410 km
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Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
4,900 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
285 - 496 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
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Polestar
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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