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Fiat Topolino vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Fiat Topolino vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Topolino

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 Topolino is clearly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,980 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 188 km more than the Fiat Topolino.

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 Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers significantly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers substantially more torque with 245 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 201 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 837 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 637 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
Fiat Topolino
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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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 Topolino
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
138 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
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