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Lexus RX vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Lexus RX vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

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 Lexus RX offers significantly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 201 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers visibly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,110 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 490 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX holds a decisive overall lead 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 £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 km
Lexus RX
Nissan Primastar Transporter

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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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Lexus RX
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Nissan
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