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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Peugeot 508 SW?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 211 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

Engine and Performance:

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 508 SW offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 275 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 clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 447 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW stands well ahead of its rival 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 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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Peugeot 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
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Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
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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