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Audi A1 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Audi A1 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,358 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Primastar 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 Audi A1 offers moderately more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 868 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 532 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead overall 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.

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Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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Nissan Primastar Bus

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Audi A1
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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