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Nissan Interstar vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Nissan Interstar vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • noticeably more electric range

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly lighter

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.

Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 34,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,734 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Transporter uses 6.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 92 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Interstar is barely faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Transporter tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

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, Renault Trafic Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar offers noticeably more capacity – up to 13,000 L, about 4,100 L more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries somewhat more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,222 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar holds a solid overall lead 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
Nissan Interstar
Renault Trafic Transporter

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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 Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Nissan Interstar
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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