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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Lexus ES comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 46,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Lexus ES?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Lexus ES: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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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 Lexus ES offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

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 markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly superior overall 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.

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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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Reviews Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Lexus ES

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 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
115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
454 L
Length
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Length
4,975 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
470 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
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lexus
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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