Compare performance (130 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Skoda Kodiaq?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Nissan Townstar has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Kodiaq manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar performs significantly better – achieving up to 281 km, about 159 km more than the Skoda Kodiaq.
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 Skoda Kodiaq has a significantly edge – offering 265 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 6.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Kodiaq performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 231 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Kodiaq pulls noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is somewhat lighter – 1509 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers somewhat more room – 910 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs evident better – up to 3050 L, which is about 945 L more than the Skoda Kodiaq.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar to a small extent takes the win – 641 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.
The Skoda Kodiaq proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Kodiaq 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 Skoda Kodiaq blends sensible practicality with surprising style, so families and weekend adventurers get roomy comfort without looking like a moving van. It feels calm and composed on the road, packs clever storage and user-friendly tech, and manages to deliver a near-premium vibe without the pretension.
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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Price
36800 - 49600 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
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Electric Range
119 - 122 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
35 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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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
1684 - 1970 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Length
4758 - 4761 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Height
1663 - 1683 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Max trunk capacity
2105 L
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 231 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Skoda
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.