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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VW ID.7 Touring?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,604 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 6.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 426 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

ID.7 Touring

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.7 Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 434 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 considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 792 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 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.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 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
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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