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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Combo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Vauxhall Combo?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Combo: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • very slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Combo

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly 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.

Vauxhall Combo is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo uses 5.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Combo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is very slightly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,505 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries a bit more – 775 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 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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The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 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
141 - 151 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
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
544 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
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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