Compare performance (130 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (24200 £ vs 37600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Peugeot 5008?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Nissan Townstar Compact Van has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24200 £ , while the Peugeot 5008 costs 37600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13379 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 5008 manages with 2.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 5008: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 669 km, about 380 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 5008 has a decisively edge – offering 325 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 5008 performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 5008 pulls decisively stronger with 511 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 266 Nm difference.
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: Peugeot 5008 offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is evident lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1700 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs clearly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2668 L more than the Peugeot 5008.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar Compact Van to a small extent takes the win – 775 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.
The Peugeot 5008 holds a decisive overall lead 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.
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.
detailsThe Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24200 - 39900 £
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Price
37600 - 54200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
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Electric Range
263 - 289 km
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
0.4 - 96.9 kWh
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co2
0 - 159 g/km
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co2
0 - 127 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
7
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
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Curb weight
1700 - 2344 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
294 - 348 L
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Length
4488 - 4910 mm
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Length
4791 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1895 mm
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Height
1822 - 1854 mm
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Height
1694 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
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Max trunk capacity
2178 - 2232 L
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Payload
537 - 775 kg
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Payload
596 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
145 - 325 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
230 - 511 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Power kW
107 - 239 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is available as Front-Wheel Drive.