Ford Tourneo Connect vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24200 £, while the Ford Tourneo Connect costs 27300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3127 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 6.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs clearly better – achieving up to 289 km, about 170 km more than the Ford Tourneo Connect.

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 Ford Tourneo Connect has a a bit edge – offering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Tourneo Connect performs minimal better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Connect pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 350 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs evident better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1795 L more than the Ford Tourneo Connect.

When it comes to payload, Ford Tourneo Connect slight takes the win – 818 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Tourneo Connect proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Tourneo Connect is the better all-rounder in this comparison.