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Audi A7 vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Nissan Townstar?

Audi A7 vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Nissan Townstar

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Townstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,183 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar offers significantly more range – reaching up to 265 km, about 197 km more than the Audi A7.

Townstar

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 A7 offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 508 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm more.

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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.

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is moderately lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 271 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries only slightly more – 600 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
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Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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