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BYD ETP3 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (31600 £ vs 24200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

BYD ETP3

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24200 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7405 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs slightly better – achieving up to 289 km, about 56 km more than the BYD ETP3.

Townstar Compact Van

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 BYD ETP3 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs decisively better – reaching 183 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Townstar Compact Van pulls evident stronger with 245 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is slightly lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs noticeable better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1400 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, BYD ETP3 minimal takes the win – 780 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is decisively 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.

BYD ETP3
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km
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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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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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Loading (4)
Interior (1)

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31600 £
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1640 kg
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4460 mm
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Width
1720 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1875 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Max trunk capacity
3500 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Nissan

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What drive types are available for the BYD ETP3?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.