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Audi A8 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi A8 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi A8

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

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

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

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers significantly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 205 km more than the Audi A8.

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 A8 offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 555 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 636 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries barely more – 775 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van comes out clearly 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.

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Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 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
58 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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