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Nissan Townstar vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or VW Transporter Bus?

Nissan Townstar vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Nissan Townstar

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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

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

Nissan Townstar is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,633 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar is very slightly more efficient: consuming 20.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 59 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers significantly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 170 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is marginally lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 549 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus stands 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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

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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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
594 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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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