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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Proace Bus?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat more efficient: consuming 20.9 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 80 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Proace Bus

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 Toyota Proace Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 155 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 Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries noticeably more – 1,265 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 490 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus 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.

from £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 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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The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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