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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Hyundai Staria?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Staria is marginally cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,901 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Staria

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 Hyundai Staria offers visibly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is a bit lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 227 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus holds a slight edge 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 £45,300
Primastar Bus

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Hyundai Staria

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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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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Hyundai Staria

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Hyundai
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