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Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Audi A6 Avant vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • marginally cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

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.

Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 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 A6 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 432 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
Audi A6 Avant
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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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 A6 Avant
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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