Nissan Primastar Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Vivaro has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 5295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro manages with 6.20 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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 Vauxhall Vivaro has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs barely noticeable better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Vivaro is a bit lighter – 1722 kg compared to 1952 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs hardly perceptible better – up to 6100 L, which is about 400 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Vivaro slightly takes the win – 1226 kg compared to 1002 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

All in all, the Vauxhall Vivaro shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.