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Alpine A290 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 24,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Alpine A290 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,956 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 91 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Alpine A290 offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is very slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,794 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 379 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van holds a solid 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.

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Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Nissan
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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