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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • clearly more power
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,481 £.

Rocks Electric

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers considerably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 340 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, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 1,485 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 860 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Vauxhall Rocks Electric

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
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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
142 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
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