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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Aston Martin DB12?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Aston Martin DB12

  • substantially more power
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 163,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 555 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is decisively ahead 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, Manual
  • 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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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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The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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