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Nissan Interstar vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Volvo S90?

Nissan Interstar vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range

Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter

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

Interstar

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.

Nissan Interstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,293 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers substantially more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 321 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S90 is marginally 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 S90 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 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, Volvo S90 is marginally lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 929 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Nissan Interstar
Volvo S90

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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 S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Nissan Interstar
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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