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Nissan Interstar vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Volvo EC40?

Nissan Interstar vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Volvo EC40

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,685 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 174 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo EC40 is only slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Nissan Interstar tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 290 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: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is very slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar offers clearly more capacity – up to 13,000 L, about 11,804 L more than the Volvo EC40.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,012 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar comes out modestly 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 £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
Volvo EC40

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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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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Nissan Interstar
Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
46,600 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
488 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
4,440 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,591 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
1,196 L
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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