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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 42,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VW ID. Buzz Bus?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Bus: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • substantially more power
  • marginally 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Bus costs 42,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,398 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Bus is marginally more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Bus offers considerably more range – reaching up to 485 km, about 222 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

ID. Buzz Bus

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. Buzz Bus offers substantially 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. Buzz Bus delivers significantly 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 substantially lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,400 kg. The difference is around 1,001 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Bus is clearly superior overall 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 £42,900
ID. Buzz Bus

VW ID. Buzz Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 329 - 485 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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The VW ID. Buzz revives the classic camper van vibe with a modern electric twist, offering plush space and a friendly, futuristic face that stops traffic. It’s clearly built for weekend escapes and city runs alike, with clever interior details that make it as practical as it is charming.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
42,900 - 64,200 £
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
19 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
329 - 485 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 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
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,400 - 2,780 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
1,121 - 1,340 L
Length
-
Length
4,712 - 4,962 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,924 - 1,927 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,205 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
462 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 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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