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Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

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?

Nissan Ariya vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • only slightly lighter

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

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 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.

Ariya

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £37,300
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
Nissan Ariya
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Nissan Ariya

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.

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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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Nissan Ariya
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
181 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,595 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Payload
363 - 420 kg
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Nissan
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