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

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 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 Transporter?

Nissan Primastar Bus

Toyota Proace Transporter

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

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace Transporter has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace Transporter manages with 6.40 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.50 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 Nissan Primastar Bus has a a bit edge – offering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Primastar Bus pulls barely noticeable stronger with 380 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 9 vs 6.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1656 kg compared to 1952 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs somewhat better – up to 6600 L, which is about 900 L more than the Nissan Primastar Bus.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Transporter clearly perceptible takes the win – 1323 kg compared to 1002 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly superior 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.

Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace Transporter

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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 349 km

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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38500 - 63200 £
Price
31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
221 - 349 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
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1952 - 2527 kg
Curb weight
1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
1956 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1935 - 2040 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4700 - 5700 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
543 - 1002 kg
Payload
955 - 1323 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
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1997 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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.