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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot Expert Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24200 £ vs 38000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Peugeot Expert Bus

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24200 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 38000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13782 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Nissan Townstar Compact Van: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 24.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.70 kWh.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Expert Bus performs slightly better – achieving up to 348 km, about 59 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Expert Bus has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs noticeable better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Peugeot Expert Bus tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot Expert Bus pulls slight stronger with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers convincingly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is decisively lighter – 1399 kg compared to 2018 kg. The difference is around 619 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs hardly perceptible better – up to 4900 L, which is about 346 L more than the Peugeot Expert Bus.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Expert Bus evident takes the win – 982 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is decisively 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Peugeot Expert Bus

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Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km

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 Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
24200 - 39900 £
Price
38000 - 44000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.6 kWh
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
218 - 348 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Curb weight
2018 - 2241 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
3061 - 3497 L
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
3968 - 4554 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
889 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.