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Hyundai Tucson vs Nissan Townstar - Differences and prices compared

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?

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Townstar

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 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.

Tucson

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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
Nissan Townstar

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km

Hyundai Tucson

5 (2 Reviews)
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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.

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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Hyundai Tucson
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
20900 - 47900 £
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
4525 - 4535 mm
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.