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Nissan Interstar vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Volvo V90?

Nissan Interstar vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,146 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers considerably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 322 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

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 V90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo V90 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is only slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 932 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Nissan Interstar
Volvo V90

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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 V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Nissan Interstar
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
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Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
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
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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