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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

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 Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers marginally more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon delivers barely more torque with 253 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 8 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is marginally lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
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