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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24,200 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Proace City?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Toyota Proace City

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely 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:

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.

Toyota Proace City is somewhat cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,417 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is barely more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers moderately more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 54 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Proace City

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 Proace City offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 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 City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is barely lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 2,207 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries very slightly more – 829 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is clearly superior 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
135 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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