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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Genesis G90?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Genesis G90

  • substantially more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,697 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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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 G90 offers substantially more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers considerably more torque with 549 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 304 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 considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 861 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 270 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van 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 £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 G90

The Genesis G90 is the brand's flagship limousine, wrapping passengers in a serene cabin that feels bespoke and quietly confident. It delivers a cultured ride, sumptuous materials and clever tech smarts, all served with an understated swagger that makes rear-seat commuters feel like they've finally arrived.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 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
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
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Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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