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Nissan Interstar vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (34,900 £ vs 24,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Nissan Interstar vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more electric range

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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

Interstar

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 Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 34,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,720 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 121 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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 Nissan Interstar offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is only slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Nissan Interstar tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

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 Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 654 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar offers substantially more capacity – up to 13,000 L, about 8,100 L more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 672 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar holds a decisive 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 £34,900
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 175 - 410 km
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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,900 - 55,700 £
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
175 - 410 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Payload
965 - 1,447 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Nissan
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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