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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Land Rover Discovery?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 992 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries marginally more – 803 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel 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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Land Rover
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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