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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit lighter

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

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Vivaro is somewhat cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro 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.

Vivaro

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 Vauxhall Vivaro offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus is visibly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Vauxhall Vivaro tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is a bit lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers only slightly more capacity – up to 6,100 L, about 400 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries somewhat more – 1,226 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

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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 Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Price
33,200 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 6,100 L
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
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