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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24,200 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter

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 Cargo is very slightly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers a bit more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 65 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Combo Cargo

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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers very slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 183 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers somewhat 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 Cargo offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is barely lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,000 L more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries markedly more – 991 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Combo Cargo 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 £22,400
Combo Cargo

Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

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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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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
22,400 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Height
1,820 - 1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 3,900 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
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