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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (24,200 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Renault Trafic Bus?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • markedly more power

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,024 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 632 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers moderately more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 900 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries markedly more – 982 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely 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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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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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