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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Lotus Emira?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably lighter
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,242 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 522 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 772 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus holds a solid overall lead 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
Lotus Emira

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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
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