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Audi A3 Limousine vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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, Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 520 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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