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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Toyota Proace Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38500 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Toyota Proace Bus?

Nissan Primastar Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace Bus has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6932 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace Bus manages with 6.50 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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 Toyota Proace Bus has a slight edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Bus tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace Bus pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is barely noticeable lighter – 1835 kg compared to 1952 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Bus noticeable takes the win – 1265 kg compared to 1002 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Proace Bus proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Proace Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 6.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace 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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Toyota Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38500 - 63200 £
Price
31600 - 57100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
Curb weight
1835 - 2140 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1935 - 2040 mm
Height
1890 mm
Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 1002 kg
Payload
825 - 1265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.30 s
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
Engine capacity
2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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.