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Citroen Spacetourer vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Nissan Townstar?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Nissan Townstar

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  • moderately more efficient
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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

Spacetourer

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.

Citroen Spacetourer is marginally cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 763 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar is moderately more efficient: consuming 20.7 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen Spacetourer. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Spacetourer offers markedly more range – reaching up to 351 km, about 86 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Townstar

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 Citroen Spacetourer offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Spacetourer is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 11 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Spacetourer delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Spacetourer

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: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Spacetourer is only slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries visibly more – 914 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer 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.

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Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 219 - 351 km
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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
35,100 - 44,900 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 914 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Citroen Spacetourer?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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