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Nissan Townstar vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Peugeot 308?

Nissan Townstar vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Nissan Townstar

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Peugeot 308

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

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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.

Peugeot 308 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,608 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 185 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Townstar

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is clearly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 588 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries a bit more – 594 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is far ahead 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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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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Reviews Nissan Townstar

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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
594 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the Nissan Townstar?

The Nissan Townstar is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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