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Nissan Townstar vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 25100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or SEAT Ateca?

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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SEAT Ateca

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ateca has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £, while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: SEAT Ateca manages with 4.90 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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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 SEAT Ateca has a a bit edge – offering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs slight better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Ateca pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 115 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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is slightly lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers noticeable more room – 775 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs clearly better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1446 L more than the SEAT Ateca.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar slightly takes the win – 641 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Nissan Townstar proves to be wins solidly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Townstar is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,700
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Nissan Townstar

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 265 - 281 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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

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
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
506 - 641 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Nissan
Brand
SEAT

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Townstar have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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