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Lexus RX vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Lexus RX vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers significantly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 196 km more than the Lexus RX.

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 Lexus RX offers significantly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers substantially more torque with 551 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 306 Nm more.

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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 considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 641 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries slightly more – 775 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van comes out modestly 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 £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
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Angelo Ponte
16 May 2026, 14:16:35

Tried as a replacement car. The driving pleasure and comfort are unmatched by Alfa.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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