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Nissan Townstar vs Renault Mégane – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Nissan Townstar or Renault Mégane fits your lifestyle better.

Nissan Townstar

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Renault Mégane

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

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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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9352 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.90 kWh.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs distinct better – achieving up to 452 km, about 171 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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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 Renault Mégane has a significantly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar performs slightly better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Mégane pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is to a small extent lighter – 1509 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers decisively more room – 775 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 386 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs decisively better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1718 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar clearly perceptible takes the win – 641 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Mégane proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Mégane is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Nissan Townstar
Renault Mégane

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Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 452 km
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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 Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Price
35100 - 38500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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265 - 281 km
Electric Range
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45 kWh
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
1719 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Length
4200 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Width
1783 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1505 mm
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
1332 L
Payload
506 - 641 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.40 s
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
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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.