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Audi A4 Avant vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Audi A4 Avant vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Avant

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.

Audi A4 Avant is moderately cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,281 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries significantly more – 1,110 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 545 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Nissan Primastar Transporter

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Audi A4 Avant
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Nissan
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