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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24,200 £ vs 21,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely lighter

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 Compact Van is slightly cheaper – starting at 21,200 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,035 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 18.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers moderately more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 48 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Proace City Compact Van

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

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely faster – 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: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers slightly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 600 L more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries moderately more – 921 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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 £21,200
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
21,200 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
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
1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,300 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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
11.1 - 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
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
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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