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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VW ID.5?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,708 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 308 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

ID.5

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 ID.5 offers significantly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers considerably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 652 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 223 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 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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VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
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
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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