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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace City - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24200 £ vs 20800 £ ) 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

Toyota Proace City

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 City has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3417 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City manages with 5.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City: with 18.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City performs somewhat better – achieving up to 343 km, about 54 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Proace City

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 City has a barely noticeable edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City performs slight better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace City pulls to a small extent stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace City is hardly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1399 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 2207 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City to a small extent takes the win – 869 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Proace City

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.10 kWh
  • Electric Range : 343 km

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
24200 - 39900 £
Price
20800 - 44100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.10 kWh
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
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Height
1812 - 1818 mm
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
2126 - 2693 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
525 - 869 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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 - 186 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
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.