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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Kangoo comparison

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

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter

Renault Kangoo

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  • markedly more efficient

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the Renault Kangoo costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,499 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 289 km, about 4 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Kangoo tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is only slightly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers visibly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,850 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 610 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van comes out modestly ahead 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 £24,200
Townstar Compact Van

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
25,700 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 168 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
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Length
4,486 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,919 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
2,500 - 3,050 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
459 - 610 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 135 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

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