Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Nissan Townstar?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Hyundai Tucson has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4808 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar performs clearly better – achieving up to 281 km, about 211 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
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 Hyundai Tucson has a clearly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs somewhat better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 379 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is hardly perceptible lighter – 1509 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers slightly more room – 775 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs significantly better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1251 L more than the Hyundai Tucson.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar somewhat takes the win – 641 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson sits well ahead of its rival 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.
Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
detailsThe 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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Price
20900 - 47900 £
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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
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Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Length
4525 - 4535 mm
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction 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
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Torque
250 - 379 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
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Nissan
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.