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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Skoda Fabia?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably 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.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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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 Skoda Fabia offers markedly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers very slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 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, Skoda Fabia is noticeably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia comes out clearly 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 £17,300
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Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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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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The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Skoda
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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