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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Kia Sorento vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • barely cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Primastar Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,976 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers a bit more torque with 440 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Sorento

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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 188 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries markedly more – 1,002 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 317 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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.

from £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
Kia Sorento
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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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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Kia Sorento
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 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
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
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