Compare performance (233 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41900 £ vs 38500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Nissan Primastar Bus?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan Primastar Bus has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38500 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 41900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3375 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Custom Bus manages with 3.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.
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 Transit Custom Bus has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 233 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Bus tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Bus pulls slight stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.
The Ford Transit Custom 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.
The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41900 - 55600 £
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Price
38500 - 63200 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
52 - 324 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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co2
181 - 232 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
9
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Seats
6 - 9
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Doors
4
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
-
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Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Height
1935 - 2040 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
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Payload
-
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Payload
543 - 1002 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 233 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 171 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Nissan
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The Ford Transit Custom Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.