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Nissan Townstar vs NIO EL6 comparison
Compare performance (122 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or NIO EL6?
Nissan Townstar vs NIO EL6: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Townstar
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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,012 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL6 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 20.4 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 264 km more than the Nissan Townstar.
EL6
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 NIO EL6 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 368 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 8.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 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.
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is very slightly lighter – 2,041 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries markedly more – 594 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO EL6 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.
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NIO EL6
Nissan Townstar
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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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NIO EL6
The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
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Nissan Townstar
NIO EL6
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,041 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
594 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
245 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
90 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
NIO
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