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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or SERES 5?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs SERES 5: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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SERES 5

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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,248 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SERES 5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SERES 5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 167 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

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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 SERES 5 offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers considerably more torque with 940 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 695 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 961 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 is clearly superior overall 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
SERES
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