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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Renault Trafic Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (38500 £ vs 33200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Nissan Primastar Bus

Renault Trafic Transporter

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.

Renault Trafic Transporter 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: Renault Trafic Transporter manages with 6.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 9 vs 6.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is slight lighter – 1848 kg compared to 1952 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter performs noticeable better – up to 8900 L, which is about 3200 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Transporter somewhat takes the win – 1222 kg compared to 1002 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is decisively 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.

Nissan Primastar Bus
Renault Trafic Transporter

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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km

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 Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38500 - 63200 £
Price
33200 - 43500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
Curb weight
1848 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1935 - 2040 mm
Height
1967 - 2509 mm
Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 8900 L
Payload
543 - 1002 kg
Payload
848 - 1222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

The Nissan Primastar Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.