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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

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 Peugeot Rifter?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • visibly more power
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Peugeot Rifter

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Peugeot Rifter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,469 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Rifter

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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers visibly 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 visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is clearly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries moderately more – 1,002 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter stands out in the key areas 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
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