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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

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?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • barely lighter

Nissan Primastar Bus

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

Primastar Bus

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 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.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £36,300
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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.

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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 Transit Custom Transporter
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 77,400 £
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
181 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,893 - 2,122 kg
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Max trunk capacity
5,800 - 6,800 L
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Payload
802 - 1,332 kg
Payload
543 - 1,002 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
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Nissan
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