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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 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 Renault Trafic Transporter?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally 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.

Renault Trafic Transporter is slightly 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 Renault Trafic Transporter uses 6.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Trafic Transporter

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 174 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

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, Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers noticeably more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 3,200 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries a bit more – 1,222 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter 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
Trafic Transporter

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Renault Trafic Transporter

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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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
38,500 - 63,200 £
Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
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
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
Payload
848 - 1,222 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 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 174 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
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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