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Ford Transit Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,845 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers visibly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 139 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 430 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

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: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range : 341 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Dimensions and Body

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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 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 Transit Transporter
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
642 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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