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Jeep Compass vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Jeep Compass vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Jeep Compass

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat 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:

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Jeep Compass is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jeep Compass offers substantially more range – reaching up to 500 km, about 237 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Jeep Compass offers considerably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers clearly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass is decisively ahead 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 95 - 500 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 127 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Nissan
Is the Jeep Compass offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Compass is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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