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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 234,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or McLaren Supercar Series Roadster?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs McLaren Supercar Series Roadster: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 204,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 230 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Supercar Series Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 570 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 475 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.

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is far ahead 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 £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
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

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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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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
234,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General

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