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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Genesis G80?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Genesis G80

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,828 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Genesis G80 is slightly more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis G80 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 307 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

G80

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 Genesis G80 offers clearly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 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 significantly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,011 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 is slightly 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 £64,300
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Genesis G80

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 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 G80

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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