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Mazda MX-30 vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mazda MX-30 vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,675 £.

Primastar Transporter

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

MX-30

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, Mazda MX-30 is marginally lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries clearly more – 1,110 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 708 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 stands well ahead of its rival 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 Plug-in 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 Transporter

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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 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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Mazda MX-30
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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
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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
402 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in 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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