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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • markedly more power
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,967 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Primastar Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 228 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, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 929 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 836 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus holds a decisive 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
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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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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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mazda
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