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Nissan Interstar vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Volvo XC60?

Nissan Interstar vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,118 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers substantially more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 331 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers substantially more torque with 669 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 289 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC60 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is marginally lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 937 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 km
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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 XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Reviews Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Jakub
2 Jul 2026, 06:56:49

I own an XC60 2.4 D3 and I'm delighted. I suspect that later generations of the car are only better.

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Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
510 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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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