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Nissan X-Trail vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (213 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or Nissan Townstar?

Nissan X-Trail vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Nissan X-Trail

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

X-Trail

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Townstar is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Nissan X-Trail costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,452 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan X-Trail uses 5.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Townstar

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 Nissan X-Trail offers clearly more power – delivering 213 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan X-Trail delivers considerably more torque with 525 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

X-Trail

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is moderately lighter – 1,509 kg compared to 1,668 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers markedly more boot space – 775 L compared to 585 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries slightly more – 641 kg compared to 574 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan X-Trail is slightly ahead 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 £34,200
X-Trail

Nissan X-Trail

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 213 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Nissan X-Trail
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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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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Nissan X-Trail
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Price
25,700 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Curb weight
1,509 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
4,488 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,859 - 1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,800 - 3,050 L
Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Nissan
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