Compare performance (288 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20900 £ vs 24200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson 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.
Hyundai Tucson has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3318 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Tucson manages with 2.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs decisively better – achieving up to 289 km, about 219 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson has a convincingly edge – offering 288 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Tucson performs slightly better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai Tucson pulls distinct 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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is to a small extent lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1542 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3101 L more than the Hyundai Tucson.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar Compact Van evident takes the win – 775 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson comes out ahead with a more balanced overall result 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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20900 - 47900 £
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Price
24200 - 39900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
263 - 289 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 - 159 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
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1542 - 1893 kg
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Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4525 - 4535 mm
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Length
4488 - 4910 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Height
1822 - 1854 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1795 - 1799 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
537 - 775 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, 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
-
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Max Speed
196 - 204 km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 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
2022 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, 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.