Compare performance (435 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Nissan Primastar Bus?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan Ariya is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,219 £.
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 Nissan Ariya offers substantially more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Nissan Ariya is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is only slightly lighter – 1,952 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 5,700 L, about 4,350 L more than the Nissan Ariya.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 582 kg.
The Nissan Ariya is clearly superior overall 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.
The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
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Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
402 - 531 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
181 - 232 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
6 - 9
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
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Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
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Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,595 mm
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
1,650 mm
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Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
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Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
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Payload
363 - 420 kg
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Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 435 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Torque
300 - 600 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
160 - 320 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Nissan
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