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Audi Q8 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Audi Q8 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Audi Q8

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 183 km more than the Audi Q8.

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 Q8 offers significantly more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 605 Nm more.

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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 significantly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 776 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries somewhat more – 775 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 has only a minor advantage 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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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
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 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
80 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
0 - 155 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
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, 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
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 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, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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