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Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 37,500 £ ) 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
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,250 £.

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 122 HP. That’s roughly 245 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, Audi A6 Avant is barely lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 1,908 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries somewhat more – 642 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely 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.

£37,464
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 263 km
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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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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
37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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 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
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
642 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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