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Nissan Townstar vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or VW Polo?

Nissan Townstar vs VW Polo: Key differences

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,587 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo offers significantly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Townstar

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 898 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries markedly more – 594 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo holds a decisive overall lead 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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Reviews Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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J
9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Reviews VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
594 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Nissan Townstar?

The Nissan Townstar is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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