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Nissan Interstar vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or smart #1?

Nissan Interstar vs smart #1: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • barely 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 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.

Nissan Interstar is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,750 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 10 km more than the smart #1.

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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 smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers a bit more torque with 470 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 90 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, smart #1 is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,022 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is slightly 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 400 km
Nissan Interstar
smart #1

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Nissan Interstar
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
425 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
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
smart
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