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Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,719 £.

Primastar Transporter

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 Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries visibly more – 1,110 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter is far ahead 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 £43,500
Primastar Transporter

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
Ford Transit Connect
Nissan Primastar Transporter

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Ford Transit Connect
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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