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MINI Aceman vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Aceman or Nissan Townstar?

MINI Aceman vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

MINI Aceman

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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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

Aceman

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MINI Aceman is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,845 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Aceman is considerably more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 6.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Aceman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 355 km, about 90 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Townstar

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 MINI Aceman offers considerably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Aceman is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Aceman delivers markedly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

Aceman

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, MINI Aceman is moderately lighter – 1,720 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 321 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries moderately more – 594 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Aceman 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 £27,000
Aceman

MINI Aceman

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 309 - 355 km
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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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Reviews MINI Aceman

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GEORGXRM
5 Jan 2026, 00:44:07

Amazing interior, sporty-funky exterior, great handles, good amount of power.

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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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J
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
27,000 - 36,400 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
309 - 355 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
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,754 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 530 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 258 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MINI
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the MINI Aceman?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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