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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs TYN-e TX1-e comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 41 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or TYN-e TX1-e?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs TYN-e TX1-e: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
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TYN-e TX1-e

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly 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.

TYN-e TX1-e is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,068 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers considerably more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 128 km more than the TYN-e TX1-e.

TX1-e

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 41 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van delivers considerably more torque with 245 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, TYN-e TX1-e is significantly lighter – 930 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 469 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries somewhat more – 775 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is far ahead 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
TYN-e TX1-e

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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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TYN-e TX1-e

The TYN-e TX1-e is a cheeky, city-focused electric hatch that turns ordinary commutes into something a bit more fun with lively handling and clever interior packaging. It skips flashy gadget overload and instead delivers sensible features and genuine everyday usability, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want efficiency with personality.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
TYN-e TX1-e

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
20,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
930 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,465 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
41 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
30 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
TYN-e
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