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Ford Focus vs Nissan Townstar - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (280 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 25700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Nissan Townstar?

Ford Focus

Nissan Townstar

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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.

Nissan Townstar has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £, while the Ford Focus costs 27500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Focus manages with 4.90 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Ford Focus has a clearly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 6.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Focus pulls convincingly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Focus is to a small extent lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers significantly more room – 775 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs decisively better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1696 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar slightly takes the win – 641 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Focus shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £27,500
Focus @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Ford Focus

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Nissan Townstar

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 42700 £
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Ford
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What drive types are available for the Ford Focus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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