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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Suzuki Jimny?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
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Suzuki Jimny

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Suzuki Jimny is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,052 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Jimny

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 noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 250 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 878 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 732 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Bus 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.

from £45,300
Primastar Bus

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Suzuki
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