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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VinFast VF 8 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VinFast VF 8?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VinFast VF 8: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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VinFast VF 8

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the VinFast VF 8 costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,098 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 20.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VinFast VF 8. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 8 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 471 km, about 208 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

VF 8

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 VinFast VF 8 offers considerably more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VinFast VF 8 delivers considerably more torque with 620 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 375 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,908 kg compared to 2,455 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries moderately more – 642 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,600
VF 8

VinFast VF 8

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 457 - 471 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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VinFast VF 8

The VinFast VF 8 is a bold, modern electric SUV from Vietnam that packs generous interior space, slick digital tech, and a quietly confident design that punches above its price. On the road it feels composed and user-friendly, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want an up-to-date EV with personality and a sensible, no-fuss ownership proposition.

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VinFast VF 8

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 £
Price
41,600 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
457 - 471 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
87.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,455 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
376 L
Length
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Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,934 mm
Height
-
Height
1,667 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,373 L
Payload
642 kg
Payload
450 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
353 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
500 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
260 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VinFast
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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