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Lexus ES vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Lexus ES vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 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 Lexus ES offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

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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 markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is far ahead 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, Manual
  • 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
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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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