Compare performance (130 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 148 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers markedly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.
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 only slightly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
263 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,860 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Toyota
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