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Ford Tourneo Custom vs Nissan Primastar Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (286 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 38500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Custom or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Ford Tourneo Custom

Nissan Primastar Bus

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

Tourneo Custom

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.

Nissan Primastar Bus has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38500 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Custom costs 45700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Tourneo Custom manages with 4.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Tourneo Custom

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 Ford Tourneo Custom has a convincingly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Tourneo Custom tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Tourneo Custom pulls slight stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Tourneo Custom

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 somewhat more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.

In curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is clearly perceptible lighter – 1952 kg compared to 2453 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs significantly better – up to 5700 L, which is about 4346 L more than the Ford Tourneo Custom.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Primastar Bus to a small extent takes the win – 1002 kg compared to 847 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Custom sits 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.

Ford Tourneo Custom
Nissan Primastar Bus

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from about £45,700
Tourneo Custom

Ford Tourneo Custom

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 8.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 25.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 49 - 307 km

Ford Tourneo Custom

The Ford Tourneo Custom is a practical and polished people‑carrier that turns hauling crew and weekend kit into something surprisingly pleasant, with a composed ride and a cabin built for real life rather than showroom gloss. With clever storage, flexible seating and tech that keeps everyone happy on the road, it’s the sensible choice for families or businesses that want function without sacrificing a bit of style — the van that learnt how to be nice to live with.

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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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Ford Tourneo Custom
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
45700 - 67800 £
Price
38500 - 63200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 25.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
49 - 307 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 226 g/km
co2
181 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2453 - 2707 kg
Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
Trunk capacity
672 - 819 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1935 - 2040 mm
Max trunk capacity
1045 - 1354 L
Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
Payload
620 - 847 kg
Payload
543 - 1002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
360 - 415 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Ford Tourneo Custom have?

The Ford Tourneo Custom is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.