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Nissan Townstar vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (130 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or VW Touran?

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10290 £.

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

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.

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

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.

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 in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar has only a minor advantage 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.

Nissan Townstar
VW Touran

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Townstar

Nissan Townstar

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 265 - 281 km

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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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

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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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Nissan Townstar
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
25700 - 37700 £
Price
36000 - 45300 £
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
-
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Length
-
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
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
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Townstar have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.