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Ford Transit Bus vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Ford Transit Bus vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • a bit more power
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,036 £.

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 Transit Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers clearly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 642 kg. That’s a difference of about 520 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Bus sits just ahead overall 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 £50,500
Transit Bus

Ford Transit Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
642 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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