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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Peugeot Rifter?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,597 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Rifter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries barely more – 814 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter has only a minor advantage 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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5 May 2026, 18:40:42

Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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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