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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Lucid Air?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Lucid Air

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,393 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 7.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers considerably more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 619 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 1,129 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 1,695 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 very slightly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries very slightly more – 642 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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.

from £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
642 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lucid
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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