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Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

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 Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 162 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

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 Audi A6 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers substantially more torque with 580 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.

A6 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 noticeably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 466 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant holds a decisive 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.

from £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
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Audi A6 Avant

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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
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 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
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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