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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Mitsubishi Colt?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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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.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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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 Mitsubishi Colt offers very slightly more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers clearly more torque with 245 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 85 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, Mitsubishi Colt is somewhat lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van sits just 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
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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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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 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
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
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Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
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Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mitsubishi
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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