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Nissan Interstar vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or VW Arteon?

Nissan Interstar vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • a bit cheaper
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VW Arteon

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,122 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers only slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is visibly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 878 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon has the upper hand 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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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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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Nissan Interstar
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 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
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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