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Nissan Interstar vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Renault Clio?

Nissan Interstar vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • marginally more power
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Clio is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,102 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Clio

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 Nissan Interstar offers marginally more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 190 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: Renault Clio offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is significantly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 851 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 984 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is clearly superior 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 £17,100
Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
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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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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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technoman
31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 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
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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