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SsangYong Torres vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (33,800 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Torres or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

SsangYong Torres vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Torres is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers considerably more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 199 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 SsangYong Torres offers clearly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers clearly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 94 Nm more.

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 223 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
462 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 207 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
703 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,700 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
552 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Torres have?

The SsangYong Torres is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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