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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,640 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 20.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers moderately more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 55 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Trafic Transporter

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 Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 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 Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries markedly more – 1,222 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 447 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is decisively 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 £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 240 - 318 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 Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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