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Nissan Townstar vs Renault Express – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Renault Express?

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.

Renault Express has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £, while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 8580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Nissan Townstar has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 130 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Express is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 11.90 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar performs minimal better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Townstar pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 245 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Express is slightly lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Express performs hardly perceptible better – up to 3300 L, which is about 250 L more than the Nissan Townstar.

When it comes to payload, Renault Express hardly perceptible takes the win – 700 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Express proves to be has a very small edge and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Express is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Renault Express

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 6.6 L
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Nissan Townstar

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express brings a fresh design to the van segment, combining practicality with modern styling cues. Its spacious interior and clever storage solutions make it an ideal choice for both business and leisure purposes. With a focus on comfort and functionality, this vehicle stands out as a versatile option for those in need of reliable transportation.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Length
4393 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1811 mm
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Payload
506 - 641 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Townstar have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.