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Ford Transit Bus vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Ford Transit Bus vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Primastar Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers barely more torque with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is slightly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries slightly more – 1,162 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus is decisively ahead 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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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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