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Hyundai Staria vs Nissan Townstar – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Hyundai Staria or Nissan Townstar fits your lifestyle better.

Hyundai Staria

Nissan Townstar

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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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £, while the Hyundai Staria costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 16723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Townstar manages with 6.70 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.60 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Hyundai Staria has a significantly edge – offering 225 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 10.20 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar performs minimal better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Hyundai Staria tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Staria pulls noticeable stronger with 367 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers noticeable more seating capacity – 9 vs 7.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is clearly lighter – 1509 kg compared to 2275 kg. The difference is around 766 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers slight more room – 831 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs clearly better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1747 L more than the Hyundai Staria.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Staria to a small extent takes the win – 775 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Townstar proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Townstar is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Nissan Townstar

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 265 - 281 km
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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42400 - 50500 £
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.60 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
172 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2275 - 2345 kg
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
5253 mm
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Width
1997 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Height
1990 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
431 - 1303 L
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
167 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan

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What drive types are available for the Hyundai Staria?

The Hyundai Staria is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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