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Nissan Interstar vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or VW Transporter Bus?

Nissan Interstar vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more electric range

VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers markedly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 86 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Nissan Interstar tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers marginally more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is marginally lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar offers clearly more capacity – up to 13,000 L, about 8,995 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries visibly more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 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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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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