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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • barely more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • very slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,905 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers barely more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers visibly more torque with 245 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 609 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, 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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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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