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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Renault Kangoo?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

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.

Renault Kangoo is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,750 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Kangoo offers marginally more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is markedly lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,908 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries very slightly more – 642 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo sits just 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.

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Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 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 g/km
co2
136 - 168 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
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,860 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
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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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