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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Porsche Taycan?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,478 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers significantly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 417 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 912 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 1,095 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is a bit lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries barely more – 642 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is far ahead overall 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 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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The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
642 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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