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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Grandland comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Vauxhall Grandland?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Grandland: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Vauxhall Grandland

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Grandland costs 35,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,157 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Grandland uses 2.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Grandland is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers clearly more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 431 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Grandland

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 Grandland offers significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland delivers substantially more torque with 509 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 264 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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is a bit lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Grandland is clearly superior 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.

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Grandland

Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 82 - 694 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Vauxhall Grandland

Costs and Consumption

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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 Grandland

The Opel Grandland feels like a sensible, well-rounded SUV — neat styling, a spacious cabin and a composed ride that turns daily driving into a quietly pleasant experience. It’s a smart choice for buyers who want modern tech, good economy and a dash of German practicality without shouting for attention.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Vauxhall Grandland

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
35,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 126 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
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,905 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
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

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