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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Volvo V60?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 164 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 Volvo V60 offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers significantly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 344 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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is noticeably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 269 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 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 £51,400
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Volvo V60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 99 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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
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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