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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Kangoo – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Renault Kangoo fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1158 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Kangoo manages with 5.20 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Nissan Townstar Compact Van: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 20.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.70 kWh.

As for range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs slight better – achieving up to 289 km, about 4 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Kangoo performs barely noticeable better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Kangoo pulls minimal stronger with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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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: Renault Kangoo offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1585 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs evident better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1850 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar Compact Van clearly perceptible takes the win – 775 kg compared to 609 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van proves to be won narrowly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Townstar Compact Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £24,200
Townstar Compact Van @ Nissan Motor Corporation

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar offers a modern take on the traditional compact van, perfect for urban deliveries and small business needs. Its sleek exterior design is complemented by a spacious and versatile interior, providing ample room for cargo while ensuring a comfortable driving experience. With advanced technologies integrated for safety and connectivity, the Townstar stands out as a highly practical and efficient choice in its segment.

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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
24200 - 39900 £
Price
23100 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Curb weight
1585 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
2100 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
1296 - 3050 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
400 - 609 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 184 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault

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Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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