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Fiat 500 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Fiat 500 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally more power
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is considerably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 7.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 68 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers marginally more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers somewhat more torque with 245 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

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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: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is visibly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is clearly 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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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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