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Ford Transit Transporter vs Nissan Townstar - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (269 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (39900 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Nissan Townstar?

Ford Transit Transporter

Nissan Townstar

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 39900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Townstar manages with 6.70 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.90 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Nissan Townstar: with 19.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 21.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter performs evident better – achieving up to 402 km, about 121 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Townstar

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 Transporter has a convincingly edge – offering 269 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Transporter pulls significantly stronger with 430 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.

Transit Transporter

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: Nissan Townstar offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 7 vs 6.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is evident lighter – 1509 kg compared to 2074 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 14100 L, which is about 11050 L more than the Nissan Townstar.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Transporter convincingly takes the win – 2607 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 1966 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter 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.

Ford Transit Transporter
Nissan Townstar

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Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 10.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.3 - 32 kWh
  • Electric Range : 247 - 402 km

Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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Nissan Townstar

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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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Ford Transit Transporter
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
39900 - 73000 £
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 10.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 32 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
247 - 402 km
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
68 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2074 - 2765 kg
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
5531 - 6704 mm
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Width
2059 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Height
2530 - 2778 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
9300 - 14100 L
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Payload
735 - 2607 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 269 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
120 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
310 - 430 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 198 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1996 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2019 - 2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Transporter have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.