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Mazda MX-30 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Mazda MX-30 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

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.

Mazda MX-30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,481 £.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

MX-30

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, Mazda MX-30 is moderately lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 600 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Mazda MX-30
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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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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Mazda MX-30
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
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