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Ford Tourneo Connect vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (27,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Connect or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Ford Tourneo Connect vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Connect

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Tourneo Connect is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 144 km more than the Ford Tourneo Connect.

Townstar Compact Van

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 offers moderately more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

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

Tourneo Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Connect 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 £27,300
Tourneo Connect

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/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 119 km
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,300 - 41,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
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
116 - 119 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 164 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,781 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
1,213 - 1,720 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
563 - 818 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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
-
Max Speed
-
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
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Ford Tourneo Connect?

The Ford Tourneo Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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