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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or SsangYong Musso?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
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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.

SsangYong Musso is barely cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Musso offers markedly more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Musso delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 646 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries visibly more – 1,010 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Musso holds a slight 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.

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SsangYong Musso

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 9.3 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 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
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
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Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
SsangYong
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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