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Nissan Townstar vs VW Touran – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or VW Touran?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 9690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Touran manages with 5.20 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

Touran @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 VW Touran has a somewhat edge – offering 150 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs a bit better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.

Townstar @ Nissan Motor Corporation

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Nissan Townstar is hardly perceptible lighter – 1509 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers slight more room – 834 L compared to 775 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs noticeable better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1070 L more than the VW Touran.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar barely noticeable takes the win – 641 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Touran proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Touran is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L
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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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VW Touran

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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
506 - 641 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
130 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Townstar have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.