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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • visibly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly 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:

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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

DS 4

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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries significantly more – 1,002 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 560 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus 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 £45,300
Primastar Bus

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Nissan
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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