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Lexus RZ vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Nissan Townstar?

Lexus RZ vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
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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:

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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,097 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers clearly more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 294 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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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 RZ offers clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers significantly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 293 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is barely lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries marginally more – 594 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ stands well ahead of its rival 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Reviews Lexus RZ

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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Reviews Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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