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Nissan Primastar Bus vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or smart #1?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs smart #1: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,624 £.

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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 smart #1 offers significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers somewhat more torque with 470 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

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 more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 577 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

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

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