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Nissan Townstar vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 21200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Nissan Townstar

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £, while the Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4525 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace City Compact Van manages with 5.40 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City Compact Van: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 337 km, about 56 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a minimal edge – offering 136 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.10 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs minimal better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace City Compact Van pulls to a small extent 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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is to a small extent lighter – 1358 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs noticeable better – up to 4300 L, which is about 1250 L more than the Nissan Townstar.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van distinct takes the win – 921 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Proace City Compact Van is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.50 kWh
  • Electric Range : 337 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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Price
21200 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1860 mm
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
Payload
506 - 641 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Townstar have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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