Compare performance (170 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Vauxhall Combo?
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.
Vauxhall Combo is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,452 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Combo uses 5.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
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 7.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo is markedly lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries noticeably more – 1,002 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.
The Vauxhall Combo leads convincingly 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.
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.
details
The Opel Combo is a hardworking and surprisingly polished small van that blends van-like practicality with car-like comfort, making it a sensible choice for families and tradespeople who need versatility without fuss. It may not grab attention on the style front, but clever packaging and a levelheaded approach mean you spend more time getting things done and less time worrying about compromise.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
|
Price
22,900 - 28,000 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.8 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
181 - 182 g/km
|
co2
141 - 151 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Bus
|
Body Type
High Roof Estate
|
|
Seats
9
|
Seats
5 - 7
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
|
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,644 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
0 - 1,050 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,956 mm
|
Width
1,848 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
|
Payload
544 - 695 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
|
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
|
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
|
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
|
|
Brand
Nissan
|
Brand
Vauxhall
|