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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ 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

  • somewhat more efficient
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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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.

Toyota Proace Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,900 £.

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 122 HP. That’s roughly 58 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, Toyota Proace Bus is marginally lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 1,908 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries considerably more – 1,265 kg compared to 642 kg. That’s a difference of about 623 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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Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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