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 Kangoo has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 2648 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Kangoo manages with 5.20 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Nissan Townstar: with 19.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 20.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.
As for range, the Renault Kangoo performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 285 km, about 4 km more than the Nissan Townstar.
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 has a edge – offering compared to . That’s roughly more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 11.60 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Renault Kangoo 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: Renault Kangoo pulls minimal stronger with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is slight lighter – 1509 kg compared to 1585 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers somewhat more room – 950 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.
In maximum load capacity, the performs better – up to , which is about more than the .
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar barely noticeable takes the win – 641 kg compared to 609 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.
The Renault Kangoo proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Kangoo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Price
23100 - 36200 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
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Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 161 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
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Curb weight
1585 - 2041 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Length
4486 - 4911 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Width
1860 - 1919 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Max trunk capacity
1296 - 3050 L
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Payload
400 - 609 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
95 - 130 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.6 s
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Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
130 - 184 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Renault
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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.