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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Toyota Yaris Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (24200 £ vs 23700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Toyota Yaris Cross

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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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 Yaris Cross has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 524 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris Cross manages with 4.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

Yaris Cross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 130 HP each.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is to a small extent lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1399 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs significantly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3803 L more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar Compact Van noticeable takes the win – 775 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Yaris Cross

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Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 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 Yaris Cross

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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The Toyota Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
24200 - 39900 £
Price
23700 - 34300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Curb weight
1180 - 1290 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Length
4180 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
Max trunk capacity
1097 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
485 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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.