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Fiat Ducato vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Fiat Ducato vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • clearly cheaper
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ducato

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.

Fiat Ducato is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,006 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Ducato

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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is barely lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,125 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries considerably more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,018 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus holds a solid overall lead 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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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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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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Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,900 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,125 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
650 - 2,020 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 140 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 350 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 103 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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