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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VW Amarok?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW Amarok

  • substantially more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers substantially more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 355 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 considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 863 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries visibly more – 983 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok comes out modestly ahead 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
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Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
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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