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Honda ZR-V vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Honda ZR-V vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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 Honda ZR-V offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers markedly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is a bit lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van holds a solid 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Honda
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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