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Nissan Interstar vs VW T-Cross comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or VW T-Cross?

Nissan Interstar vs VW T-Cross: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • a bit more power
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VW T-Cross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW T-Cross is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,561 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW T-Cross uses 5.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

T-Cross

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Interstar offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW T-Cross is substantially lighter – 1,267 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 786 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 967 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is decisively ahead 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 £36,000
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 410 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 T-Cross

The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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3.9 (4 Reviews)
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Monika
12 Feb 2026, 07:34:19

I chose the T‑Cross — more comfortable and roomier inside, especially for adult passengers; bought on the model‑year clearance — running costs work out cheaper even taking into account fuel savings from the Toyota hybrid (planned over five years); I like the space and the VW suited me better — I prefer the view through the front windshield.

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Erasmo Paone
21 Oct 2025, 21:49:59

Very practical, interior space is excellent. Lacks charm, fuel consumption is a bit high.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Price
21,400 - 32,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,267 - 1,338 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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