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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Honda Jazz comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Honda Jazz?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Honda Jazz: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • barely more power
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Honda Jazz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Honda Jazz is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Jazz uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Jazz

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 Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers barely more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Jazz delivers very slightly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 8 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, Honda Jazz is very slightly lighter – 1,302 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 97 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 387 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, 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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Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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Reviews Honda Jazz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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Stéphane
5 Jun 2026, 20:30:17

The Honda has been facelifted just like the Toyota; in terms of powertrains the 1.5 VTEC four-cylinder in the Honda is flawless, versus a more recent 1.5 three-cylinder in the Toyota that looks promising, but in terms of dealerships there are more for Toyota...

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Moi
4 Dec 2025, 01:18:08

The little-known Japanese: versatile and very roomy, in the tradition of the old MPVs sacrificed on the altar of stupid SUVs.
And when it comes to the competition, there’s no contest between a reliable Honda powertrain that really consumes what it promises — even less at times — and a pure all-show PSA unit that drinks far more fuel than advertised.

Adriano
23 Oct 2025, 16:52:57

Fast, dynamic, very versatile. Boot just adequate but interior space excellent, even for people taller than 1.90 m. Fairly quiet and quite frugal on fuel. Sturdy and very reliable. Downsides: brakes and suspension noisy during manoeuvres, engine effective but noisy under acceleration. If driven with a bit of care, it's not hard to reach 30 km/l in town.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
22,200 - 25,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 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
102 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,302 - 1,321 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
304 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,694 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
369 - 388 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Honda
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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