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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • substantially more power
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Primastar Transporter is slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,151 £.

Primastar Transporter

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 substantially 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
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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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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