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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Kia K4?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Kia K4: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

Kia K4

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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.

Kia K4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,734 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

K4

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 Kia K4 offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

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, Kia K4 is clearly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 547 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 sits just ahead 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 £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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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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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

The Nissan Primastar Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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