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Nissan Interstar vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Nissan Interstar vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • visibly more power
  • markedly more electric range
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,986 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers markedly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 126 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 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 Kangoo Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 414 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries noticeably more – 1,447 kg compared to 901 kg. That’s a difference of about 546 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar shows a few small advantages 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 Manual, 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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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 Interstar
Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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