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Audi A4 Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi A4 Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is a bit lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is decisively ahead 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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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Audi A4 Avant
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 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
-
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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