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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (24200 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Renault Trafic Bus?
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24200 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14024 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan Townstar Compact Van manages with 6.60 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
Townstar Compact Van
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.
When it comes to engine power, the Renault Trafic Bus has a evident edge – offering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs slight better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Trafic Bus pulls evident stronger with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.
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Townstar Compact Van
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers significantly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1399 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 632 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs a bit better – up to 4900 L, which is about 900 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.
When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus distinct takes the win – 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 holds a very small edge 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.
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Renault Trafic Bus
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Renault Trafic Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24200 - 39900 £
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Price
38200 - 54400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
263 - 289 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 159 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
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Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4488 - 4910 mm
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
1822 - 1854 mm
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Height
1973 - 1974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
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Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
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Payload
537 - 775 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Nissan
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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.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.