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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly 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.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,609 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers significantly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 188 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

Rocks Electric

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 Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers considerably more torque with 245 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 841 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 633 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
142 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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