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Kia Picanto vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Kia Picanto vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

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.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,252 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 284 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 919 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 670 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus shows a few small advantages 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 £45,300
Primastar Bus

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 L/100km
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Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 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
126 - 134 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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