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Nissan Townstar vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (25,700 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or smart #5?

Nissan Townstar vs smart #5: Key differences

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Townstar

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Townstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the smart #5 costs 39,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #5 is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 309 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

#5

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 smart #5 offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 516 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the smart #5 is a bit faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers significantly more torque with 710 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

Townstar

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is considerably lighter – 1,509 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 691 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers somewhat more boot space – 775 L compared to 630 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,520 L more than the smart #5.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,300
#5

smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
Nissan Townstar
smart #5

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Nissan Townstar

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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smart #5

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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Nissan Townstar
smart #5

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,700 - 37,700 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,509 - 2,041 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
4,488 - 4,911 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,859 - 1,860 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,800 - 3,050 L
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
506 - 641 kg
Payload
475 - 502 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
smart
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