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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Corolla?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally lighter
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Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Toyota Corolla is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla offers visibly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van sits just ahead 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.

from £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
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Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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