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Fiat Doblò Van vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (21,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò Van or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Fiat Doblò Van vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Fiat Doblò Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Doblò Van

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.

Fiat Doblò Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,139 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Doblò Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably 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 Doblò Van is visibly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Doblò Van offers markedly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 91 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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 Fiat Doblò Van offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Doblò Van delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Doblò Van

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Doblò Van is marginally lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò Van carries markedly more – 991 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Doblò Van 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.

from £21,300
Doblò Van

Fiat Doblò Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 km
Fiat Doblò Van
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Doblò Van

The Fiat Doblò is a no-nonsense workhorse that blends surprising cabin comfort with sensible practicality, turning long days on the road into something tolerable rather than torturous. Clever packaging and steady, uncomplicated manners make it a smart pick for small businesses and weekend warriors who want function without fuss.

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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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Fiat Doblò Van
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
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