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Ford Tourneo Connect vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (150 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27300 £ vs 24200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Connect or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Ford Tourneo Connect

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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

Tourneo Connect @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

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: 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.

Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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: Ford Tourneo Connect pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 350 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm difference.

Tourneo Connect @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, 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.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Tourneo Connect proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Tourneo Connect is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £27,300
Tourneo Connect @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

Ford Tourneo Connect

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 116 - 119 km
Ford Tourneo Connect
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Ford Tourneo Connect

The Ford Tourneo Connect is a practical, surprisingly polished people-mover that balances family-friendly flexibility with car-like driving manners. With clever storage, sliding doors and a bright, airy cabin it’s a smart choice for buyers who want sensible versatility without sacrificing everyday comfort — and it’s oddly enjoyable to drive for its size.

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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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Ford Tourneo Connect
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Tourneo Connect @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center
Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
27300 - 41900 £
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Electric Range
116 - 119 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
11 - 164 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1542 - 1781 kg
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Trunk capacity
1213 - 1720 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1833 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Max trunk capacity
2556 - 3105 L
Max trunk capacity
2100 - 4900 L
Payload
563 - 818 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
220 - 350 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
Is the Ford Tourneo Connect offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.