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Nissan Interstar vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 37,500 £ ) 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

  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Interstar is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,509 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 147 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 122 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

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 very slightly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 642 kg. That’s a difference of about 805 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 £36,000
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 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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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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Price
37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
642 kg

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

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Nissan
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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