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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Toyota Proace Max?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Primastar Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,607 £.

Proace Max

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Max offers noticeably more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers only slightly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 30 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is clearly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 747 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries noticeably more – 1,460 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 458 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max stands well ahead of its rival 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 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
Cargo Van
Seats
9
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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