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Nissan Interstar vs Suzuki Jimny - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (170 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (34900 £ vs 25300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Suzuki Jimny?

Nissan Interstar

Suzuki Jimny

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

Jimny

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.

Suzuki Jimny has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25300 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 34900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9658 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Interstar manages with 7.40 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.70 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Jimny

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 has a distinct edge – offering 170 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Interstar performs to a small extent better – reaching 177 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Interstar pulls decisively stronger with 380 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

Jimny

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.

In curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is decisively lighter – 1165 kg compared to 2053 kg. The difference is around 888 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar performs convincingly better – up to 14800 L, which is about 13937 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Interstar significantly takes the win – 1447 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 1177 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Nissan Interstar shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £34,900
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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
  • Electric Range : 175 - 410 km
Nissan Interstar
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Nissan Interstar
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
34900 - 55700 £
Price
25300 - 27700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
2053 - 2535 kg
Curb weight
1165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5680 - 6315 mm
Length
3645 mm
Width
2080 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
2498 - 2756 mm
Height
1705 mm
Max trunk capacity
5200 - 14800 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
965 - 1447 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.80 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
Engine capacity
1462 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Interstar have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.