Compare performance (286 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Nissan Primastar Bus?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,235 £.
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 Transporter offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
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 more seats – 9 vs 6.
In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is barely lighter – 1,893 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers moderately more capacity – up to 6,800 L, about 1,100 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter carries clearly more – 1,332 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior 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.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
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Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
3 - 6
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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
1,893 - 2,122 kg
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Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
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Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
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Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
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Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
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Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Torque
310 - 630 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 - 210 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Nissan
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