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Nissan Interstar vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or VW ID.5?

Nissan Interstar vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • marginally cheaper
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • marginally 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 marginally cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,006 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 161 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

ID.5

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 ID.5 offers significantly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers markedly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.5 is marginally lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 895 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is far ahead overall 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 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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VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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