Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 25800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or VW Caddy Compact Van?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan Townstar has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the VW Caddy Compact Van costs 25800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 116 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Caddy Compact Van manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 6.20 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar performs significantly better – achieving up to 281 km, about 161 km more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.
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 VW Caddy Compact Van has a to a small extent edge – offering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs slight 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: VW Caddy Compact Van pulls distinct stronger with 320 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers convincingly more seating capacity – 7 vs 2.
In curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is minimal lighter – 1442 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van performs slightly better – up to 3700 L, which is about 650 L more than the Nissan Townstar.
When it comes to payload, VW Caddy Compact Van somewhat takes the win – 759 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.
The VW Caddy Compact Van sits 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.
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 VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Price
25800 - 42300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 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
117 - 120 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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co2
11 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
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Curb weight
1442 - 1818 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Length
4500 - 4853 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Height
1819 - 1823 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Max trunk capacity
3100 - 3700 L
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Payload
628 - 759 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
220 - 320 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
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.