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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or smart #1?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs smart #1: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally cheaper
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smart #1

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally 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:

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,241 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 137 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 smart #1 offers significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers substantially more torque with 470 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 225 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, smart #1 is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,908 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 642 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 217 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 400 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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
642 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
smart
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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