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Ford Tourneo Courier vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Nissan Townstar?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Townstar

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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Tourneo Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,031 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Tourneo Courier is a bit more efficient: consuming 17.9 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 55 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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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 Tourneo Courier offers slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Courier delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Tourneo Courier is visibly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 524 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 570 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries a bit more – 594 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is decisively ahead 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 £21,800
Tourneo Courier

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 125 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 320 km
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The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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Nissan Townstar

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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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
320 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
Is the Ford Tourneo Courier offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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