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Ford Ranger vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Ford Ranger vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Primastar Transporter is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,916 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 Ford Ranger offers noticeably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers considerably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 317 Nm more.

Ranger

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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries a bit more – 1,110 kg compared to 989 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger holds a decisive 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 42 km
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The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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