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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • somewhat 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,291 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 20.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 284 km, about 21 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 122 HP each.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1,639 kg compared to 1,908 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries markedly more – 901 kg compared to 642 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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 £25,200
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 279 - 284 km
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
642 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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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