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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 24,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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  • considerably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more electric range

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper

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

Eclipse Cross

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,919 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers substantially more range – reaching up to 635 km, about 346 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers considerably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is only slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Eclipse Cross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 3,230 L more than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross holds a narrow overall lead 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 £41,100
Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 635 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
635 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,489 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,908 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Payload
-
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offered with different drivetrains?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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