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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Genesis G70?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Genesis G70

  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,097 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 Genesis G70 offers significantly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers substantially more torque with 440 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

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.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 323 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van has only a minor advantage 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, Manuel
  • 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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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
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Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Genesis
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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