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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Land Rover Defender?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Primastar Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Defender uses 6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 465 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is a bit lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries moderately more – 1,002 kg compared to 819 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender 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 £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Land Rover Defender

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
9
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Land Rover
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