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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • clearly more power
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Land Cruiser

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 Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,016 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries barely more – 775 kg compared to 750 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is decisively 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 £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
Toyota Land Cruiser
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Toyota Land Cruiser
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Nissan
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