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Fiat Doblò Van vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (21,300 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò Van or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Fiat Doblò Van vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Fiat Doblò Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • a bit more power

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Doblò Van

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.

Fiat Doblò Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,178 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Doblò Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly 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 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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

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

Doblò Van

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, Fiat Doblò Van is significantly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 623 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries marginally more – 1,002 kg compared to 991 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Doblò Van stands well ahead of its rival 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 £21,300
Doblò Van

Fiat Doblò Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 km
Fiat Doblò Van
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Fiat Doblò Van

The Fiat Doblò is a no-nonsense workhorse that blends surprising cabin comfort with sensible practicality, turning long days on the road into something tolerable rather than torturous. Clever packaging and steady, uncomplicated manners make it a smart pick for small businesses and weekend warriors who want function without fuss.

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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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Fiat Doblò Van
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,300 - 33,800 £
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
181 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
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