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Nissan Interstar vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or VW Transporter Transporter?

Nissan Interstar vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more electric range

VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 34,900 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers slightly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 79 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Interstar is somewhat faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter 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: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries a bit more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,259 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter holds a slight edge 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, 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 : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
Nissan Interstar
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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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 Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Nissan Interstar
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
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