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Citroen Spacetourer vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34800 £ vs 38500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • a bit cheaper
  • barely noticeable more power
  • slight more efficient

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • hardly perceptible lighter

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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Spacetourer has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Spacetourer manages with 6.80 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 Citroen Spacetourer has a barely noticeable edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Spacetourer performs minimal better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Spacetourer pulls barely noticeable stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Spacetourer

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 9 people.

In curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is hardly perceptible lighter – 1952 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs decisively better – up to 5700 L, which is about 2400 L more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Primastar Bus barely noticeable takes the win – 1002 kg compared to 914 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer 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.

Citroen Spacetourer
Nissan Primastar Bus

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from about £34,800
Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.80 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 217 - 351 km

Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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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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Citroen Spacetourer
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
34800 - 52100 £
Price
38500 - 63200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.80 L
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
181 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1935 - 2040 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
543 - 1002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
Is the Citroen Spacetourer offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.