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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Renault Master Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Renault Master Bus?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Renault Master Bus: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Renault Master Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Renault Master Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Master Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Master Bus offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries clearly more – 1,254 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Bus is narrowly ahead 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 £36,600
Master Bus

Renault Master Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 135 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Renault Master Bus

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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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Renault Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Renault Master Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
227 - 280 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
105 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Height
-
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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