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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24,200 £ 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

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,355 £.

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.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Rifter is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 50 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot Rifter offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

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.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers visibly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,400 L more than the Peugeot Rifter.

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 leads convincingly 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 : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
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 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, 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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