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Jaguar E-Pace vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Jaguar E-Pace costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 194 km more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

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 Jaguar E-Pace offers substantially more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 554 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace is clearly superior overall 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.

from £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
Jaguar E-Pace
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The 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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Jaguar E-Pace
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Nissan
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