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Nissan Townstar vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Fiat Qubo?

Nissan Townstar vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

Nissan Townstar

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Fiat Qubo

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Qubo is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,997 £.

Qubo

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 Fiat Qubo offers marginally more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Qubo is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 12.6 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Qubo delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Townstar

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 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is visibly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 536 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Qubo carries somewhat more – 695 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo holds a solid overall lead 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 £21,800
Qubo

Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Nissan Townstar
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Fiat Qubo

The Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.

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Nissan Townstar
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Price
21,800 - 29,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
140 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
594 kg
Payload
554 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
100 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
74 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Fiat
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