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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • clearly 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,527 £.

Land Cruiser

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 Land Cruiser offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 507 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries slightly more – 750 kg compared to 642 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van 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.

£37,464
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 263 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,500 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
642 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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