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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Porsche Boxster?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Porsche Boxster

  • significantly more power
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

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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 Porsche Boxster offers significantly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is only slightly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 505 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van holds a decisive overall lead 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 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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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 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
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
2
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
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Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
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Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Porsche
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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