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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Nissan Interstar?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • visibly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Primastar Transporter

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,364 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Interstar

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries noticeably more – 1,447 kg compared to 1,110 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,200
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 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 410 km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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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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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Nissan
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