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Dacia Duster vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (158 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 24200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?
Duster
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.
Dacia Duster has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7938 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
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 Dacia Duster has a somewhat edge – offering 158 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs slight better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Townstar Compact Van pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 245 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.
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Duster
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 curb weight, Dacia Duster is minimal lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1399 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3291 L more than the Dacia Duster.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar Compact Van clearly takes the win – 775 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 322 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Nissan Townstar Compact Van proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Townstar Compact Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £24,200
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Dacia Duster
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
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Dacia Duster
5 (2 Reviews)
The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense compact SUV that delivers rugged practicality and surprisingly comfortable everyday driving without fuss. It might not win any beauty contests, but its honest design, easy-to-live-with cabin and tough attitude make it a smart pick for buyers who want reliable transport without luxury frills.
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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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Dacia Duster
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16300 - 24900 £
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Price
24200 - 39900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
263 - 289 km
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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co2
107 - 124 g/km
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co2
0 - 159 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
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Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4343 mm
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Length
4488 - 4910 mm
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Width
1813 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1656 - 1659 mm
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Height
1822 - 1854 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
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Payload
450 - 453 kg
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Payload
537 - 775 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
84 - 116 kW
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Nissan
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What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?
The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.