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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or VW Tiguan?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,121 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 137 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 155 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 a bit lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 219 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is decisively 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
32 - 190 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
-
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, 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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