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Fiat Topolino vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Fiat Topolino vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Topolino is clearly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,852 £.

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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 336 Nm more.

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is significantly lighter – 562 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 1,481 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 864 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino is clearly superior 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.

from £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Fiat Topolino
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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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 Topolino
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
138 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Nissan
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