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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely 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:

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,250 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 6.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers significantly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 329 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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 Q4 e-tron offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 434 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries a bit more – 642 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is far ahead overall 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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Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 592 km
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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron blends Audi’s clean, modern styling with a practical, well-built interior, making it a refined option for buyers who want a premium electric compact SUV. It offers a quiet, composed ride and intuitive tech, so it’s well suited to daily commuting and family duties while keeping the switch to electric straightforward.

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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
40,700 - 53,100 £
Price
37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
440 - 592 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
642 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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