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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • markedly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Primastar Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

DS 9

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, DS Automobiles DS 9 is barely lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries significantly more – 1,002 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 513 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 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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DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
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DS Automobiles DS 9

The DS 9 is a striking French luxury saloon that pairs haute couture styling with a calm, composed ride that pampers passengers. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship and quirky DS details give the cabin real personality, making it an attractive choice if you want to stand out without sacrificing comfort.

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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
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,934 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Nissan
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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