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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (24,200 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,349 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 166 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is moderately faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 434 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.

Seats: Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 865 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers markedly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,000 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries barely more – 775 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo stands out in the key areas 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 455 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 159 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
537 - 775 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction 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
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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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