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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot Rifter – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Peugeot Rifter fits your lifestyle better.

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

Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot Rifter has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £. That’s a price difference of around 395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot Rifter manages with 5.60 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot Rifter: with 18.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot Rifter performs slightly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 50 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot Rifter has a barely noticeable edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot Rifter performs barely noticeable better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot Rifter pulls slightly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is to a small extent lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1561 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs noticeable better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1400 L more than the Peugeot Rifter.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter slight takes the win – 814 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot Rifter proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot Rifter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar offers a modern take on the traditional compact van, perfect for urban deliveries and small business needs. Its sleek exterior design is complemented by a spacious and versatile interior, providing ample room for cargo while ensuring a comfortable driving experience. With advanced technologies integrated for safety and connectivity, the Townstar stands out as a highly practical and efficient choice in its segment.

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Interior (1) @ Nissan

Peugeot Rifter

Der Peugeot Rifter beeindruckt mit seinem robusten Design und seiner hohen Vielseitigkeit, die ihn ideal für Familien und Outdoor-Abenteuer macht. Der Innenraum ist geräumig gestaltet und bietet zahlreiche innovative Technologien, die den Komfort und die Sicherheit der Insassen erhöhen. Zudem überzeugt der Rifter mit seiner hervorragenden Fahrdynamik, die sowohl in der Stadt als auch auf längeren Strecken für ein angenehmes Fahrerlebnis sorgt.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Price
23800 - 36600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Curb weight
1561 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 1050 L
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Length
4405 - 4755 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Height
1818 - 1837 mm
Max trunk capacity
2100 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
3000 - 3500 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 184 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot

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Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

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

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