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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Hyundai i30 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Hyundai i30 Wagon?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Hyundai i30 Wagon: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

i30 Wagon

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 Hyundai i30 Wagon offers moderately more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 Wagon delivers barely more torque with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 59 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 Nissan Townstar Compact Van leads convincingly 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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The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Hyundai i30 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
602 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
450 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Hyundai
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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