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Nissan Interstar vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Subaru Outback?

Nissan Interstar vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Interstar is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Outback

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 only slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 128 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: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is visibly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 890 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is decisively 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.

from £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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