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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 21,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • slightly more power
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • 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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,316 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Proace City Compact Van

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is marginally faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is substantially lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 594 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Bus offers markedly more capacity – up to 5,700 L, about 1,400 L more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries only slightly more – 1,002 kg compared to 921 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is far ahead 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 £21,200
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
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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 City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Price
21,200 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Height
1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,300 L
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

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

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