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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mazda 3 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 186 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 Mazda 3 Sedan?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mazda 3 Sedan: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • barely lighter
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
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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.

Mazda 3 Sedan is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

3 Sedan

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 Mazda 3 Sedan offers clearly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers marginally more torque with 245 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 5 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,417 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is barely 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 £25,400
3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 L/100km
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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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Mazda 3 Sedan

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 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
123 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,795 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
482 - 501 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

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