Nissan Townstar vs Peugeot Rifter – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 Rifter has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 1885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter manages with 5.60 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot Rifter: with 18.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot Rifter performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 339 km, about 58 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot Rifter has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Rifter is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.80 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot Rifter performs minimal better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter pulls slightly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, the Nissan Townstar is minimal lighter – 1509 kg compared to 1561 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers distinct more room – 1050 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter performs to a small extent better – up to 3500 L, which is about 450 L more than the Nissan Townstar.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot Rifter evident takes the win – 814 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Our conclusion: The Peugeot Rifter proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Peugeot Rifter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.