Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,271 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 209 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries moderately more – 775 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.
The Nissan Townstar Compact Van stands out in the key areas 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.
The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.
detailsThe 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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Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
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Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Electric Range
263 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,860 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 Nm
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Nissan
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